With the heavy rain all last night, it was no surprise to find that the river had burst its banks, although the water level had receded by the time I walked past. I heard a few snatches of Wren and Blue Tit song, but most species were lying fairly low. A few buttercup, dandelion and Policemen's Helmet flowers provided a little colour today, but I expect most will succumb to the frost which is forecast for the end of the week.