Volunteers met at Abbey Farm, Flitcham on the 20.06.22. Edward, who farms here, asked the group to pull nettles that lined the lane leading to the bird hide and a pond. Nettles and Greater Willowherb were also removed from inside the fence around the pond and down to the water’s edge. The nettles were collected into a pile which will be transferred later to a composting site. During the tea and coffee break, the members took it in the hide that overlooked a small lake in the valley. Here they could see Greylag Geese and their goslings, Tufted Ducks, a Pheasant, an Oystercatcher, an Egret and a circling Marsh Harrier. A very awake Small Owl was also seen later. At the end of the morning Edward thanked the Group members for their considerable effort in clearing the nettles.
