Return trip to Kelsey park

[Ian Stedman]

Hi,

Another new topic to track responses and agree dates.

With earlier nesting seasons, are we considering dates in March/April timeframe?

[David28]

I'd be up for any trips with most weekends and weekdays usually free this time of year.

[Ian Stedman]

Hi,

Based on the survey responses so far (8 returns), I propose Tuesday 10th May with a backup date (in case of inclement weather) of Friday 13th May.
 
I'll let Chris Nash or someone else familiar with the area suggest arrive times.

[Chris Sawyer]

Hi Ian,

Those dates are OK for me at the moment.

[JanGilkes]

Morning.
I can do either days.
Thank you for organising the outings.
Jan

[June Williams]

Morning, i should be ok for either date at the moment.

[Bazza]

Yep looks good

[Chris Nash]

I recently went to Kelsey Park at 8am on a Saturday Morning and the Heron's nests are very busy.  
The height of activity was from about 8:30 to about 10 and there are a number of youngsters either in the nests or near their main nesting Island.  
I also found a single Little Egret who was having some problems with the Crows.  Finally, once the Herons quietened down the Coots became very active.
Whilst, I am happy to wait until May I wonder if anyone would be interested in an earlier date possibly on a Saturday or Sunday morning to avoid heavy traffic plus free parking in Manor Way?

[Chris Sawyer]

Hi Chris,

Happy to join you for an early morning visit to Kelsey Park.  Sundays are better for me.

[Bazza]

Sundays good for me at Kelsey, less traffic  and less family outing if early.

Weather may get back to normal soon 😩😎