After the torrential rain yesterday, we awoke to find we had a pond; this is a natural pond which goes up and down with the water table. It becomes a wild flower garden in the summer with a lot of Water Mint growing in it; a haven for wildlife including Red Soldier Beetles, insects and butterflies. The pictures below show the pond as it is today and as it was yesterday.
I took several pictures of the Mallards which were at times fighting over the one female, but this picture shows, I think, which one she has chosen.
In previous years, once there is a pond, we get a lot of wildlife visiting; often a pair of Moorhens bring their babies to the garden. In the past we have also had ducks and ducklings, usually Mallards, but occasionally other species; sometimes a heron will visit, but as there are no fish it soon loses interest.
Today’s Weather
After the torrential rain of yesterday, today is slightly warmer and the sun shone intermittently.
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