Titchmarsh Update

The Wildlife Trust have been carrying out some work  at Titchmarsh Local Nature Reserve. The vandalised hide at the North Peter Scott Scrape has been replaced by a viewing shelter. It is hoped that leaving the back open will make it less vulnerable to vandalism. The scrape in front of the hide was half cleared about a year ago, leaving an open area of shallow water before the reedbed. The water level fluctuates throughout the year and may dry out completely in dry summers.

The boardwalk alongside the South Peter Scott Scrape has been replaced and repairs made to all the other hides. Fencing is being put up alongside the path between the North end of the reserve and the Heronry Wood. This will allow livestock to be put into the meadow to keep the grass short and encourage wigeon to graze. It should also protect the livestock from loose dogs, which continue to be a problem on several reserves. We shall cut back the shoreline scrub in this meadow to maintain a view over the Aldwincle Lake and make access easier for the wigeon.

We are planning to set up a Facebook group for Titchmarsh Reserve so that visitors can see what is happening and add sightings and photos. I shall set up a link to it when it is up and running.

Here is a link to a video about the work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNSRqwPVz60