With the river running at a good fishing height and decent overhead conditions I had hoped for a fish to be taken this week. The Private has been well fished but, once again, despite getting free fishing , Beat One remains badly underfished. Maybe we need a rethink here!! We have had Oyster Catchers nesting across the river from us for many years and they have returned yet again. This is along with a pair of Mallard, a pair of Wigeon, a pair of Common Gulls and a pair of Hoodie Crows all in the same general area. Some of these would be considered to be mortal enemies but seem to manage to get along. Maybe Mankind could take a lesson from them !!!