Ferryman's Notes
Ferries now undergoing their winter refits, Solent Rose on the slip at Keyhaven, Rosebud in the camber at Hurst for an engine service and Catherine Rose ready to be hauled out at Hurst for her refit. Henrietta Rose is back in service following her service and Victoria Rose also helping with weekend ferries. Eleanor Rose is duty workboat for service visits to Needles and Hurst Lighthouses
Eleanor Rose at her christening in June 2009
Bird Spotting Notes
All the winter visitors seem happier now the really cold days have eased. Large numbers of Brent Geese, Dunlin on the mud flats at Hurst and Godwits at the Keyhaven end of the river. Quite a few Eider Duck to be seen, Mergansers, Crested and Little Grebes everywhere.
Fishy News
Poor fishing at the moment still a few Cod from the boats but not much on the shore. The seal still in the river so he must be finding some fish.
Updated 27th January 2010