Sunday, 19 April 2026

Flatford Mill, Constable Country

Bridge Cottage, Flatford
 

Saturday was dry in our neck of the woods. It was sunny at times (sufficiently sunny for an ice cream 😊), but largely cloudy. We took a trip to Flatford, where the RSPB Wildlife Garden has been saved and will continue under the National Trust. 

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth and there are a number of commemorative events and exhibitions this year, including three exhibitions in Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich.   

 

There were several newts ...

... and pond-skaters

 
in or on the wildlife pond. 

The Kingcups were stunning. 

Water meadows to the left of the River Stour

Looking back through the lock gates



The blossom was out of this world. 


I'm guessing these are Dock Beetle eggs ...

  


A beautiful way to spend a spring afternoon. 


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