Raised the level of the pond another 18 inches or so

downstream view of Flee's stonework

took 1h15m to fill the next section!

Dam construction continues whilst Tracey cleared the junction of the stream, east of secret bridge; a truly nasty job since the junction was thick with bramble-tangled-Rhodie.  Sunday we continued up along the banks of the northern spur hoping to reach the deer crossing but not quite making it that far.
Bluebells are up, but not quite out yet. Still a little early, but there does seem to be many more than were around last year.
The bracken is also heading up but much thinner than previous years. We will wait another few weeks before hand-pulling again, as it snaps too easily if still young and tender. Reassuring to know the method is working though.