Dear Readers, this is a shot of the pond after we spent an hour yesterday getting rid of at least some of the duckweed – you couldn’t see any open water when we got home, so this is a bit of an improvement (believe it or not). We didn’t want to remove all of it (as if that’s even possible) because it provides a bit of cover for the tadpoles, and also, as it turns out, for the adult frogs, like this one sheltering under the marsh marigold.
I was also pleased to see that the bog bean is in flower, though as it’s said to be a bit of a thug I might not be happy for long. Let’s see. I rather like those extraordinary furry flowers.
This rather fine hoverfly put in an appearance too. I think it’s an Eristalis species, which breed in ponds and bogs appropriately enough.
And finally, this Herb Robert has made itself at home outside the kitchen door. I should probably pull it up, but I haven’t got the heart. I think it looks rather fine against the arsenic-green paintwork.
In other news the cat, who caterwauled about two dozen times all through the night that we arrived home has now reduced her complaints to two, although as one was at 3 a.m. it’s still not optimal. Let’s hope lots of strokes, titbits and brushing (her favourite things) restore us to favour. And let’s be very glad that, unlike one foster cat we had, her irritation doesn’t drive her to crapping right in the middle of the bed when we go away. That really wasn’t fun to come home to.
You are making good progress with your pond. I wouldn’t have the heart to remove such a pretty flower either.
Love your pond, just how a wildlife pond should be, and who can resist herb Robert,it is a bit of a thug though
Thanks Evadne!
I love those furry flowers!
Your cat reminds me of our one that we had many years ago – she took ages to forgive us for daring to upset her routine every single time we went away!
And tomorrow I’m taking her to the vet for her blood pressure test, so I expect more complaints….
I am with you on the battle of Duckweed! At least it feds the Tadpoles!
Indeed! I will never get rid of it all, but it won’t have everything its own way!