October 2024

A pair of very steady Mallards appeared on the Flo Pond on the 1^st and were around for much of the day.  Parasol mushrooms emerged in the grass on the edge of the long path during the first week of the month. Heavy rain (23mm) on the 6^th caused a blockage in the abstraction system which stopped the stream between the ponds flowing temporarily. There was another 20mm of rain on the 7^th and over 30mm on the 8^th. With almost 3” in 3-days the ground was waterlogged, and the new abstraction point on the river was almost submerged. During a break in the rain Meadow Pipits were seen in the rough grass. The crop was holding up well with lots of Millet seeds available, but no birds were seen feeding.  Also,on the 8^th a pool had appeared on the path near the top of Corner Wood path.