Welland water level - post 4

A couple of weeks without rain, and the water level is much lower - the rapeseed is beginning to go to seed and is much less intense

The weir and overflow channel look quite different now, and the area that was flooded has greened over

Thatched cat

Cat on a hot thatched roof - Ashton, Northants August 2011

Thatchers' signature animals

No not that Thatcher!

Lots of peacocks on thatch in Ashby St Ledgers, Northants

A pair of dogs in Welton, Northants.

Welland Water Level - post 3

Three steps of the weir visible now. Flood line clear.

Compare with posts from 4 May and 8 May

Bluebells and the drought garden, Rutland Water

I liked the colours together

Bluebells in Barnsdale Wood

The drought garden at Barnsdale is looking neglected, but still has a lot of colour

Moon from May 5th/6th

Moon large but not very clear, obscured by cloud

Welland Water Level - post 2

The water is a lot lower - two days of fine weather have made a big difference.

Welland water level - post 1