The vast amount of rain last week caused a large landslip on the Woodland Trail, which is now temporarily closed. The good news is that a new island has naturally formed in front of the tarn viewing screen, and provided it stays put it should appeal to certain birds next breeding season.
Recent wildlife activity includes 54 redpoll near to Howgill Cottages, stonechat and whinchat fledglings on the Stagsike Trail and lots…