A horrendous day weatherwise, or at least it felt that way after so many days of dry weather. It rained incessantly all day. Even a short walk around the home patch resulted in a thorough soaking. Few birds were venturing out but Starlings and Woodpigeons presumably have young, judging by the amount of food gathhering activity on show. Up to four Grey Wagtails were along the river, raising the possibility that the pair which had been present for a few weeks have already produced young.