Pond looking north west

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Pond, general, March 2014

 

Water levels are not particularly high now but cover a wider area than usual. (more…)

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Ever expanding

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Pond, general, January 2014

 

The pond is now covering a greater surface area than previously seen. (more…)

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Swamped

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Trees, Crack Willow, January 2014

 

The Crack Willows, Salix fragilis, usually form the eastern bank of the pond. (more…)

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“Cold, wet leaves floating on moss-coloured water”

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Pond, Crack Willows, December 2013

 

From “The Pond” by Amy Lowell. (more…)

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Pond life

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Pond, general, September 2013

 

The pond is now low on water but still provides a habitat for numerous flowers, insects and the occasional lonely Mallard. (more…)

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Crack Willow growing apace

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Trees, Crack Willow, August 2013

 

Pollarded three years ago, the trees are showing strong growth by the pond. (more…)

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Crack Willow by pond

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Trees, Crack Willow, June 2013

 

“A shoot bent back somewhat will snap cleanly away at the base: hence the name.” (more…)

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May 2013, crack willow

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Pond, crack willow, May 2013

 

Crack willow. (more…)

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March 2013, pond

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Pond, March 2013

 

Reflection 2. (more…)

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February 2013, pond

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Pond, general, February 2013

 

Northern end of pond and crack willow. (more…)

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January 2013, pond

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Pond, general, January 2013

 

The northern end of the pond. (more…)

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December 2012, Crack Willow

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Trees, Crack Willow, December 2012

 

Crack Willow. (more…)

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