Fred, please read the 'duplicate threads' sticky post at the top of this forum. A thread already exists for Martland Marsh so you'll need to copy and paste your post below into that thread which can be found by using the search facility. This thread will then be deleted to avoid further confusion.

swans nestbuilding on the narrow strip of land between walmsleys pond and the canal.the pond has recently been taken over by a carp fishing group.this is a worry because anyone fishing that part of the pond would practically have to step over the nest to get there and carp men often fish for days and bring a mountain of gear which they get to the bank in a wheelbarrow.