Tales of the Riverbank

We are just SO lucky to be able to observe these animals from two or three meters away, but their presence is a direct result of ALL the effort that goes into the reserve by ALL the different groups that contribute - from the volunteer workforce who keep the habitat in such favourable condition, the staff who keep tabs on what goes on when, the people who bring in and cut up the apples, those who have stood up to their waists in water pulling the reed mace that chokes the ponds, the woodmen that pollard the willows and prevent succession, the Thursday team that check and clear the water levels, and a whole gang of others ALLof whom in some way are part of the Foxglove food chain that facilitates the consistent achievements that everyone should be proud of.  And that, of course, includes the ringers, the photographers, the fund raisers, the grants seeker, the newsletter editor, and all the lovely ladies who so regularly provide delicious stickies, etc., for others to share.  We are fortunate indeed, and I thank you all.

lovely photo john well worth the wait in the cold