Our task on Tuesday was improving the kingfisher bank. We aim to have vegetation on the top of the bank - and this will take time to establish. Meanwhile the reeds have clogged the water in front of our concrete bank.
First the reeds were cut then the thick rhizomes (stems which grow in the mud) had to be dug out. This also gives deeper water which will make the bank a more attractive place for nesting.
Volunteers Maggie, Brian and Ian with assistant warden Adam with most of the reed removed.
More work will be needed to get the bank in good shape but we now have lots of small fish and do see the occasional kingfisher.