The regular autumn visit of a small herd of Herefords has begun, so please keep dogs under close control when walking over Castlefields for the next couple of months - thank you. These cattle are a regular feature on Castlefields, they are an integral part of the maintenance on the wildflower meadows, grazing it down and adding a little of nature's fertiliser at the same time.
We have some new guests on the park (hopefully temporary) as some uncaring person has dumped 15 bantam chicks on the side of the road between The Boathouse and The Moors. The RSPCA have been called but may not arrive in time to save them, even if they can be caught. After much rushing around, we have caught two of them and they are presently held in a box awaiting the RSPCA - unless one of you can offer them a home? Chicken wrangling anyone?
Bad News - a report has come in of five dead swans in a field off Grange Road - I have not been able to confirm this yet but it sounds as if something awful has happened - does anyone out there know more?
GOOD News - The Ellesmere Boat Festival was this last weekend and it appears to have been a great experience again, with decorated boats all lit up at night and a VERY loud firework display. I'm told that the Japanese Drummers that performed on the Promenade were really entertaining and will come back any time if we ask.
High winds today, so be careful in the woods - but it's gloriously bracing!
On Friday, we are having approximately 30 volunteers from Severn Trent arriving to help with various jobs around the park - so if you spot groups of people trimming, digging and cutting - do let them know how grateful we are. Join in if you feel like it!
Until the next update.....
Merecat
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