River Wey

Geese and Goslings
Very lush and green, lots of growth on riverside

Regular spot for pheasants and geese
Dead bird noted upstream in river- appeared to be a Canada Goose, trapped in branches/debris on a bend.

Chilly but not frosty, geese v noisy!

Heavy rain, river surging, has flooded in previous days and about to flood again. Water running over swimming platform.

Clear morning, tested at dawn. Strong current after heavy rains earlier in week. But still able to swim upriver a little way.

Water higher after heavy rainfall earlier in week but current steady. Water clear, pheasants galore!

Deer in field opposite

Water level higher, current faster after rainfall. Lots of Himalayan Balsam in bloom

Water noticeably very clear today.
Blackberries already ripening in July

crayfish spotted, Himalayan balsam starting to bloom, broken glass on platform (swept up). Phosphates, nitrates and dissolved oxygen not tested.