Since our last blog we have been busy taking advantage of our abstraction extension from Windmill Creek and following the recent downpours we are now refilling the reservoir. As I write it’s probably about half full, so still a little way to go...

I know it’s been a while since our last blog but with everything else going on and Easter etc we kept putting it off. I suppose the best news lately is the sighting of the first Yellow Wagtails and Swallows on the reserve, great to see them back...

The reserve team have been preparing for spring by finishing off the last of the reserve work and getting organised for the breeding season. We monitor the breeding lapwing very closely recording their productivity, as well as monitoring the predation...

"Carol and Jim Allison would like to express our grateful thanks to all Gordon's friends and colleagues who have been such a great support to us during the last few weeks. We have been greatly encouraged by all the wonderful cards, letters, emails...

Compared to the last couple of week’s cold weather, this week has been glorious. We have had a good number of visitors out enjoying the sights and sounds of early spring. The most notable and watchable signs being the lapwing displaying with the...