One thing that has happened this month on the Ock Valley Walk is that some of the wood chip from some fallen and chopped up trees have been laid on the secondary path.

Other trees seem to be in a fixed half-fallen state.

I have not done as well as the Views of the Ock blog in photographing water voles. So far, I have seen no signs at all. But I did see a young moorhen today.

The parent bird was making sharp tweeting noises to keep track of its young among the reeds. The reeds are much thicker than they were a few years ago.

Where the fields were cut last month, Meadow Cranesbill are back in flower.

The blackberries are past their prime, but there are still plenty of other fruits for wildlife to enjoy. These include haws, elderberries, crab apples, and rosehips.

A discarded brolly in a dog pooh bin is a reminder that humans often try to tidy up after themselves.