The Bog Master machine has arrived here at Vane Farm and the difference the work has made, in a week, is unbelievable. The majority of the ponds near the loch shore have been filled in, and work has began on our new ponds (the old flood) and the islands within them. On what is left of the old flood there are a few wigeon and teal, some moorhens, curlew and alot of herons feeding in the muddy water. The black headed gulls have had their fair share of food today , as they follow the busy machinery.
The hill was full of life today with animals every where (typical as I did not have my camera). In Little Vane, ajacent to the woodland trail, a roe deer fawn was feeding on the vegatation. Further up the hill a greater spotted woodpecker was feeding on the tree insects along with small flocks of siskins. If you are going up the hill, watch your feet as there are frogs and toads everywhere!
By next Saturday part of our restoration work will be finished so we should get a real view of what our reserve will look like. Check the blog next week for the latest update on the reserves restoration and the wonderful wildlife we have here!!!