The Wye

Storm Christoph…

The highest surge we’ve had so far this winter has been 4’6” above normal, we’ll see how high we go…

5 years ago

Fishy goings on…

In the water. First thing this morning, Rosie was taking a large interest in the river bank. Walking both at…

5 years ago

Winter preparations

Storm Alex - the second day today. The barn has been painted, the kennel also, and the winter door draught…

6 years ago

Small fry

Just up stream of the River Wye from us, there are some breeding beds - gravel areas where the females…

6 years ago

Otter potter

Otters like to potter along the river bank, and their spraints can be seen, usually in specific locations.  Advertising their…

6 years ago

Very low river levels…

The river is now at summer levels, and is very low.  This morning there were two Canada Geese standing in…

6 years ago

Another day another surge

Just when you thought that we’ve had enough water, we’ve had twelve hours or so of moderate rain.  At 5.00…

6 years ago

Dam it…

as they say.  Took a ride to the Elan valley to see the dams.  The first one is Caban Coch…

6 years ago

Cummings and goings.

Bit political there - did you see?  viz - the resignation speech of the former Chancellor.  Anyway, to more important…

6 years ago

What’s afoot?

Now I can access the measuring stick - I say stick,  but it is a nine feet or so aluminium…

6 years ago