Eel feeding platform statistics

We found ourselves in a position where we had to invest in a CCTV camera at the eel feeding station to protect our infrastructure, our plantings around the site and the eels themselves. Sad, I know, but that is the reality of life where areas are opened up to the public these days. We can guarantee that your privacy will be protected with all files treated with the professionalism you would expect. We have noticed that the camera installation has already had a major deterrent on wayward behaviour. One of the positives is that we can now collect some really interesting data. Analysing the footage of a fine Saturday in January we recorded the following: • A total of 113 people (including children) were recorded • Visits were from 7.15am to 8.58pm • 94 were adults and 19 were children • 48 people spent time observing and / or feeding the eels, 12 of which were children • The longest time spent at the platform was 35 minute with 5 groups of visitors spending more than 20 minutes. • 13 walkers were walking their dogs • 3 were runners For our Trust to know that the infrastructure investment is being used to the extent it is, is a real positive for us.