Lesser Reedmace .............

........... better known to most of us as a bulrush.

One of the reasons why I was keen to have these around our pond is the fact that they are interesting all winter.  The new ones should be starting to grow soon.

I've spent a good part of the day on the computer, constructing the May rota.  As from next week, I have committed myself to going in to work for some meetings.