Last week, Hill Holt Wood put the finishing touches to the viewing platform that they've built for us. This was the installation of our new information panels that interpret the landscape and its wildlife that can be seen from it. The platform...

Though I shouldn't speak too soon, it would seem that summer has finally arrive. Despite the fact that we've not had any significant rain for nearly a week now, it was good see that Beckingham is still looking very wet. There are still lapwing...

Seen on site today: 7 shelducks 2 shovelers 10 mallards 2 mute swans 2 lapwings 7 yellowhammers 1 yellow wagtail 3 wheatear s c. 20 swallows Numerous skylarks and meadow pipits Plenty of water!

Due to the extended rainy season that we are currently experiencing, the water levels in the Beckingham Main Drain have risen enough for us to be able to turn on our new wind pumps. It's been so rewarding to watch the water levels in the ditches slowly...

If you're not aware of the Trent Vale Landscape partnership, then you may find the following link of interest: 'There are always plenty of activities taking place in Trent Vale, which comprises 76 villages following the course of the River...