The trails and car park are closed today and tomorrow due to the high winds and the risk of falling timber in the woods. @SthStaffsWater@WestMidBirdClub
Rubbish photo but it shows the importance of cutting hedgerows with berries late in winter. Fieldfare have been feasting on hawthorn berries outside the office for the last few weeks. Small changes in management can make a difference! @SthStaffsWater@WestMidBirdClub@RingersWm
Blithfield conservation #volunteers cleared around the ponds this week to allow light in and the hedge to keep dogs out. Some willow was used to repair the screen at Broompits bird feeding station. @WestMidBirdClub@SthStaffsWater
#InvasivePlants like Japanese knotweed can:
- cause devastating environmental impactsπ
- be extremely costly to control π°
- interfere with our health and way of life β
#BePlantWise and dispose of your garden waste responsibly to prevent their spread https://t.co/6pwuJRrjYX
Blithfield conservation #volunteers installing shuttering for the bridge footings on the red route. Hopefully this will be open mid November. @WestMidBirdClub@SthStaffsWater
As part of his apprentiship Jake is leading a FREE children's minibeast walk in the summer holidays. See below for details. Come and discover the Beasties of Blithfield!
Email [email protected] If you are interested in joining the activity.
The main hide and Broompits have had roof repairs today and are now watertight. The boardwalk/ red route to Broompits remains closed however until repairs to the boardwalk are complete.
@Andy62mason Due to short staffing the planned work was delayed. The hide has remained open as it is still useable. It will be fixed soon along with broom pits hide.
The red trail to Broompits hide is closed until repairs are undertaken to sections of collapsed boardwalk. We will be working on this from next week and will let you know when it reopens.
Spent yesterday in the woods with a fine group of volunteers removing tree tubes and metal rods from an old plantation. Lovely day for it. Willow warblers in strong voice.
Please can all @BlithFishery and @WestMidBirdClub visitors note - No vehicles will be allowed on the hall side of the North res beginning 24/10/22. Please use caution when accessing on foot. Essential forestry operations underway.