3 ponies sighted together 8:45am

 All 3 ponies sighted together at 8:45am from Tern hide with binoculars. Observed for about 10mins, all feeding near to the north west shoreline of Ibsley, quite near waters edge. All 3 looked to be moving well, no obvious injuries.

 30/05

All 3 seen together at North end of western shore @10:00. All examined at close-ish quarters: no issues.

29 May 2023

All 3 viewed from tern hide just as they were heading out of sight at the top of the West shore. Timing! All together and no perceived problems.

28 May 2023

11.00 all three together just out of sight at the top end of the West shore. All very content and quite comfortable with my presence. Did the full circuit to check fences. No problems to report.

3 ponies sighted from distance 27.05.23 8:50am

Spotted on north western bank of Ibsley water - viewed from Tern hide 8:50am when opening up. All 3 in a close group, grazing. No signs of injuries and all 3 moving fine. Jacki also reported seeing them from Lapwing hide whist wardening, similar spot to this morning.

 26/05/23

All 3 ponies seen at close quarters (2-3 metres distance) in amongst trees next to graveyard @10:00. All content and no issues seen. Youngest is getting quite inquisitive!

Of note: checked on fence previously tampered with bordering A338 on my way back from seeing the animals and was surprised to encounter a man stood immediately on the other side of it. He was holding/ using a small device around 6 inches square and looking out over the lake. I said hello and asked if he was ok/ needed any help, to which he replied "what would I need help with?" I explained I was checking the fence as it had been previously tampered with and he said he had "no interest in fences just......" I did not catch the last word due to traffic noise but it could have been piping. He may therefore have been surveying legitimately but did not offer any more by way of information as to his presence at that point along the fence. I did not look for or notice a vehicle nearby.. He was well spoken, mid 30s? wearing a light brown, wide-brimmed hat and wrap around black sunglasses. Also wore  brown top (with a logo top left nfd) and brown shorts.  Catherine notified for awareness,

 25/05/23

All 3 seen together at top end of western shore @ 10:30 just, to the right of the graveyard., in amongst the trees which made them a little hard to spot. Luckily they emerged into the open to allow for a close  proximity visual check up. No issues apparent.

 23/5

All 3 ponies seen together at the top end of the Western shore. Nothing adverse seen.

1 small item of possible fishing equipment found near to the "altered" fence previously noted. Handed to Pete.

22/5

 14.30, all three in what seems to be their favourite spot, right at the north end of the West shore. The two ladies are shedding their scruffy coat. No issues other than our friends have somehow managed to loosen that strand of barbed wire again.

21/5

Physical close to check. 13.45.  All three looking very content in the sunshine and cooling breeze. Top end of West shore.

 19/05/23 13:00 - all 3 ponies seen together at Northern end of reserve close to the Hampshire gate. Visual check as part of the lookering training with Jayne Chapman. All looked well. Note: all 3 spooked by 3 dogs belonging to and running loose in the garden with the "2 elephants." Paths through the bramble and nettles are narrow in this area: take extra care to give yourself and the ponies room if located here.

 18/05/2023 10:00. Ponies x 3 seen together up close @ 1/3 way up western shoreline. Visually all fine. 

Visual check from distance 17/05/23 8:45am

 Visual check done from a distance for the ponies - with binoculars from Tern hide. All 3 ponies visible, up on the left hand bank of Ibsley , monitored for 10mins to see their movement, all steady and no obvious injuries. Will have training soon and be able to provide more detail and get closer to them ASAP!

fence line

It's tight now!

 All 3 ponies seen together 10:00 16/05/23, located about 1/3 up western edge of Ibsley Water. Seen "up close" no issues- the mare's previously notified injuries are healing well. No flies bothering her.

Noted disturbance to 4 strand perimeter wire fence  with A338. As top photo shows, one strand of wire, second from bottom, has been wrapped around the second from top one to give easier access. I have unwound it and restored it to a 4 strand barrier. Pete is aware of the location and hopes to retighten it later. No immediate signs of any other disturbance, fishing equipment etc in the vicinity. Lynn

Monday 15 May 2023

14.30

All 3 in good shape.

Top end of West shore

Injury looking much better with no sign of flies

First pony check carried out at 13.45 14/5

Three ponies seen

Just beyond the willows at the southern end of the West shore.

As stated by Sue Dunning the light coloured mate has superficial injuries as seen in photos but the centre chest one is attracting the flies. Sue informed.

ponies have arrived

Sue Dunning delivered 3 ponies late yesterday (Saturday). She has informed us that the light coloured one had a fall when they rounded it up and consequently grazed itself. So if you spot this it has already been assessed.