Wilding Notes

Reed bunting still singing at the southern end. Most of the other reedbed species have now fallen silent but the buntings are still in good voice. Handsome bird but a pity it isn't a more attractive song, to us at any rate ...

In preparation for rewilding Shingle Marshes, a new fence has been installed. This is to keep out both people and dogs: in order for the rewilding to be successful we have decided that no-one should have access (including Shingle Street residents), except for when essential work needs to be done. Many thanks to our sponsor, the "Farming in Protected Landscapes Program" run by DEFRA in conjunction with Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths, and to Matt and Richard who did the work.