The recent dry weather looks set to come to an end next week, but it was fine today and Falmer Pond was lively. A terrapin was basking on a rock (I was really sorry to see that at least one is still there), and several very pretty grey wagtails were flitting around the shaded fringe of the pond.

Grey wagtail at the water’s edge

Further along the bank I spotted a wren darting between the trees. It proved a tricky customer, very rarely keeping still, but eventually paused for a few moments.

Wren perching on tree trunk

Spending so much time at the edge of the pond it was little surprise that the local rats put in an appearance.

Rat on grassy bank

Rat perched at the edge of the bank

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D and EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens.