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This morning we drove out to Eyeworth Pond and back.
Yesterday evening I described the heavy rain that pummelled the pavement. It continued throughout the night. This is what it did to
Brockenhurst’s landscaped lawns,
and to its ford.
Some vehicles travelled through the water with caution;
others ripped through them; still more turned around and chose another route.
Cyclists used the bridge. I did point out to a couple of these that last year, not only had a pair of them whizzed through the flood, but they had responded to my request to do it again. These two did not accept my challenge. Perhaps I wasn’t direct enough.
On Eyeworth Pond a pair of Canada geese floated around, and occasionally went fishing.
The Mallards were in full courting mode. Sometimes the ladies were encircled by the males, sometimes chased around. At times I wasn’t sure the females were not making the paddling.
One couple did appear to be engaged in a strange courtship involving rear displays and synchronised diving.
Spray formed on a clear pool now covering terrain that normally provided forage for ponies.
A somewhat quizzical blackbird investigated the seeds left on the gatepost to the woodland walk.
A blue tit eyed me from a holly bush,
as did a solitary robin.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s splendid sausage casserole served with slightly orange tinged creamy mashed potato and swede, bright orange carrots, off white cauliflower, pale green sautéed leeks, and deep red cabbage. Jackie drank sparkling water and I drank San Andres Chilean merlot.
That was a good down pour! Where did all the ponies go?
They tend to disappear into the forest on such occasions. Thanks a lot, Pauline
If this rain keeps up we’ll all be growing webbed feet.
Dry here today, Jessica. Thanks a lot.
At least the ducks and geese appear to be enjoying themselves.
Thanks very much, Jill. Good weather for ducks 🙂
Many of these photos would make wonderful jigsaw puzzles
Wow. So they would. Thanks very much, Kim.
What fun! and another tasty dinner.
Thanks a lot, Lisa
Looks like a wet day. Hope it dries out soon. Drake’s green heads are looking good in the sun.
Thanks, Quercus. I’ve never seen that green before – only as the sun caught them, as you say.
Rear displays and synchronized diving – that’s how I like it. lol
🙂 Many thanks, Jodie
; )
Hurray for the rain! I am not a fan of lawns. Those blue tits are adorable; we don’t see small birds here anymore.
Thank you very much, Mary.
We have many similar days or indeed, pairs of days, where it just rains steadily without cease. There’ll be a hosepipe ban soon.
🙂 Thanks, John
You certainly had quite a bit of rain, but the ducks seem happy with it.
Beautiful nature photos—I can’t decide which I like best, but I do like the geese and ducks with the ripples in the water.
Your dinner sounds very colorful. 🙂
Many thanks, Merril. I’m pleased you appreciated the colours 🙂
How could I not after your descriptions? 🙂
🙂
Watery folks seem to be delighted by the deluge!
Thanks very much, Uma
I enjoyed this wet post and love how you end with a meal.
Many thanks, Sherry
Wow so much water derrick! Lovely photos
Thanks a lot, Lynn
Most welcome
That’s a lot of water! Great photos again, Derrick. Your veggies sound delicious on their own even without the casserole. 🙂
Yes – don’t they? I need to spend more time cooking good veggies and less time with the other stuff.
🙂
Thanks very much, Sylvia
I have to admit your photography makes me jealous! Amazing photos!
Many thanks, Elizabeth.
Wow, that was a serious downpour! 😕. Lovely photos though.
Thanks a lot, Persia.
Aww, the blue tit and little, lonely robin were cute. I like that you tried to promote a marriage between water sports and biking, Derrick. 🙂
Many thanks, Robin. In fairness, the ford was rather fuller on this occasion 🙂
A fun and beautiful post, Derrick! 🙂
Thanks very much, Amy
The Brockenhurst splash brings back memories of visiting friends there during one of our holidays. It wasn’t nearly as soggy then, though.
Your camera attracted a lot of bird life!
Many thanks, Leslie. That was probably the soggiest I’ve seen it.
Enjoyable reading Derrick, I like your pictures of the Birds, you have a good eye for interesting subjects for your posts.
Cheers.
Very many thanks, Ian
Lovely photography and interesting insights about what the rain did. When it rains in Dubai all the roads get fully clogged like that and it is funny to wade through the waters. It is only then that for once drivers actually slow down (perhaps even too much for my liking).
I bet you like getting splashed. Thanks, Geetha
I love the rain when it is not too cold 🙂
I’m sure – given where you live 🙂
You are most welcome