Peregrines – whilst two chicks fledged the nest this year, one very soon went missing and was assumed to have perished. The remaining chick grew well and can still be seen and heard around the reserve
The Dexter Cattle are now back – 3 cows with their older calves this year. The cattle grazing is an essential part of the management of the reserve for the benefit of the flowers, butterflies and other wildlife. They can react defensively to dogs so please keep dogs under control and avoid close proximity.
Volunteer work over the summer, where Covid restrictions allowed, focussed on fence repairs. As I write this we are in a second lockdown and have had to suspend volunteering again. Hopefully we will be able to carry out the annual coppicing and other habitat work before the Spring