Winter Work Continues

There is always plenty of work to be carried out during the winter.  Foxglove volunteers turn out in all weathers to help.  On sunny days there is time to stop and take in the view.  The Mallards are fed daily and know where to come and find their treats.  This photo makes me wonder where the land stops and the lake starts.

What started as a small job, clearing some of the vegetation around the boardwalk so that Bob could continue his repairs

ended up clearing thick undergrowth from the edge of the lake to allow visitors to view the lake and the tree in the lake.

This area was last cleared in August 2016, when Tony Robinson came to film the tree being put into the lake.   https://www.foxglovecovert.org.uk/blog/filming-at-foxglove Volunteers had worked hard to ensure that the area was safe for film crew and volunteers, as the tree was felled and pulled into the lake.

As with many things at Foxglove tasks take on a mind of their own and grow 'like Topsy'.  Once this area was cleared the volunteers moved further along to open up another view of the lake.

The larger branches were moved with the help of a powerbarrow.  This saved carrying them or using the wheelbarrow. 

Brash was burnt.

Several days were spent working here.  Many thanks to everyone who helped.  Edward the Elf may be down there looking at the lake?

During the work an autumnal Silver Birch leaf was spotted and to it a tiny fungus growing.  More time to stop and wonder.