The folks at BBC Radio 3 have been broadcasting some fantastic natural soundscapes as part of their weekend breakfast show.

The volunteers, lead by Chris-2, have been busy with the Ponds Project over the last few months. As well as making sure that the water supply to the ponds is strong enough to stop them running dry and the ponds themselves are in good order, we have had another delivery of aquatic life to rehome. Volunteers Chris-1 and Lorna have kindly donated some mini-beasts from their own well stocked garden pond to help boost the pondlife at the Reserve. The tiny red dots in the picture a

We are very sorry to report that there has been another case of senseless vandalism in the old woods.

The good people at Plantlife are asking for our help (and saving us a chore on our to do lists in the process).