A stream runs through and disappears under the road on its way to feed the river Aulne. Sometimes it's a babbling brook but, in times of heavy rain, it becomes something of a torrent.
The pond has been neglected and is so overgrown with weed it's inpenetrable. I have tried clearing it with a specially improvised rake, but nearly ended up in the lake myself. We will have to find somebody with a long armed digger to do the job; probably at the end of next summer, when the ground is dry enough to support it.
We have plans to build a wooden jetty with a rowing boat or punt. I will be able to float around, like the lady of the lake, keeping the water clear of weeds.
The planting will look natural with appropriate trees to soften the edges. We want to create quiet places to sit and watch the wildlife; mainly birds, which we have in abundance.
As well as the dozens of bluetits we have a large group of jays and, in the summer, a family of buzzards arrived. Two adults and their offspring from the previous year.
We have plans to make and sell bespoke bird feeders/houses and I will post photos when Craig gets round to making some.
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