This winter, the whole country has received unprecedented levels of rain and snow. This combined with Kings Dykes existing water level issues has resulted in the reserve flooding to the point that the paths are impassable, even with wellies. Therefore, we had to make the difficult decision to close the reserve until further notice. We […]
Overview of the reserve underwater ©Polly Godfrey
Water levels rising on the paths © Polly Godfrey
Rippling water near the pond dipping area © Polly Godfrey
Rising Water
Bon Voyage. Please note both are living in the same household ©Polly Godfrey
Boarding "HMS Kings Dyke". Please note both are living in the same household ©Polly Godfrey
Half way across the mere with the pipe in tow. Please note both are living in the same household ©Polly Godfrey
The pipes before they were unrolled. Please note social distancing guidelines were followed. ©Philip Parker
The main clay bund preventing outflow from the reedbed ©Philip Parker
Clay bund across one of the outflow ditches. ©Philip Parker
Splashing Around
Just before Christmas we were able to restart the pump to reduce the water levels in the main mere, after connecting a new outlet. This was an exciting time with sinking boats, falling over and plenty of mud. First job on the list was to uncurl the 4 x 100 metre sections of pipe (each […]
Grass snake swimming across the Mere © Terry Mckenna
Slow worm © Polly Godfrey
Summer 2020
With lockdown relaxed, members returned to the reserve. Thank you for all the sightings we received this year from member new and old. We received a full array of sightings from delicate butterflies to powerful Marsh harriers. Butterfly transects of the reserve revealed 14 plus butterfly species such as Essex skipper and Wall brown. This […]
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