25/08/2026
Generally we try to keep our posts here to positives and the fantastic sightings we have on site. However we now realise that it is important to communicate that damage to the Reserve is at an all time high. This year we have had trees and wildflowers damaged, signs and gates vandalised, human excrement found (multiple occasions), dog excrement found (too many occasions to count), several campfires, litter, areas of riverbed disturbed, fly tipping, ground nesting birds nests disturbed by dogs off lead, countless trespassers straying through no entry signs. It is also important to note that almost all of these incidents were adults. It might sound like moaning on our part but every one of these instances damages the habitats we are working hard to protect and ultimately costs this small charity time and money to rectify (when that is even possible). Nature is not your playground, but if you do come out to enjoy it, stick to the footpath, think about what you are doing and respect the environment. Thank you.
