On our last visit to Whitlingham Country Park, back in January, the walk around the lake was inaccessible because of flooding. Now, 5th June 2024, we’re hoping to complete the circuit. But will it be possible after so much rain? Join us to find out
5th June 2024
The meadow alongside the Yare doesn’t look to be flooded but I can’t get closeup because of the traffic
5th June 2024
5th June 2024
And we see at once that here, at least, the water hasn’t fully receded…which gives this swan family a bit of added protection
5th June 2024
5th June 2024
It looks like the water levels in the main lake are close to normal. Geese, swans, ducks, gulls, enjoy their breakfasts and preening routines
5th June 2024
5th June 2024
5th June 2024
We might complain of the rain but it does provide us with plentiful greenery. I love the native yellow flag (iris family). More of those in Tuesday Treats
5th June 2024
5th June 2024
A casualty of the flooding, this willow’s roots have lost their grip. Yet it hasn’t totally fallen
5th June 2024
And we’ve reached the far end of the lake. Looks like rain on its way (again)
5th June 2024
We had wondered if this stretch would be passable. But yes it is, as you see. This willow’s tilt isn’t recent, it’s been like this since I’ve been coming here. Beautiful old tree.
5th June 2024
For a while the path takes us away from the lake and alongside the river. Seems like a good place to stop this post. We’ll cover the second half next week (after we’ve sheltered from the rain)
Hope you enjoyed and you didn’t get too wet😉
crispina kemp 
One has to appreciate the rain when one gets so much of it! And it does make everything so luscious and green!
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I remember last May & June, everything was dry and crisp and losing colour and I was having to use hosepipe on the garden. The difference is worth remembering, and having the photos to refer back to really does help us keep perspective
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Bloggind does help us keep track of what was and is! I love that we keep a record, so to speak.
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And all my photos are in dated folders. Before re-visiting a place I tend to go through the previous photos, to see what I can expect
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That’s all the more interesting!
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It also shows me what shots didn’t come out so well, so I might like to try it again 🙂
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Too true!! 😀
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🙂
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Wonderful photos Crispina! Amazing the amount of wildlife!
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I’ve saved the best of the wildlife till Tuesday next. Stay tuned, watch this space 🙂
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In my mind, I reach the places you photographed. Forget heat for sometime.
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I am so pleased you can find that repose for a while. Makes it worth my while taking the photos, selecting them, posting them 🙂
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