ian hamilton
mackem born and bred
has anyone visited barmston pond lately ? i used to visit it on a regular basis ,the last time i was there was a few months ago and i was very dissapointed at the state it was in with very few things to be seen
Barmston Pond is still the same it used to a great place for seeing waders and other birds.If the water level was managed properly in the spring and autumm that would make a big difference.I think Barmston pond is managed by the Sunderland council and they haven't got a clue on how to managed a wildlife area.
...I think Barmston pond is managed by the Sunderland council and they haven't got a clue on how to managed a wildlife area.
Hi Mark i think i will send email to the council about Barmston pond see what they have to say about it.Barmston could be a very good wildlife place if it was managed properly.Have you told Sunderland Council what you think? Unless people actually contact the council to make suggestions/pass comment on management of the site, they're not going to know how people feel.
Here are a couple of links with relevant contacts:
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2838
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=764&contactid=2691
Mark
Hi Mark i think i will send email to the council about Barmston pond see what they have to say about it.Barmston could be a very good wildlife place if it was managed properly.
Hi Ian i have just sent a email off i hope i get a responce from them.Might be a good idea to try and get other birdwatchers to contact the council.hi martin
i did send a email last year to the countryside team on the council who's job it is to manage barmston pond and explained to them the state the area was getting but i recieved no responce from them at all,which was very dissapointing,and i totally agree it could be excellent place for waders and other birds if managed the correct way.i suppose if enough people contact the council and complain they might just take some action.
i was there a couple of weeks ago,someones cleared litter.
does anyone go to willow pond ? just past cape.
wheres willow pond?