Dear Friends of #Chalk #Streams, 
Went for a walk along the Wandle, early morning.

These carp, one is part #koi, are nearly impossible to see. So I enhanced the image. Above the carp top right are tiddlers, small fish. The #Wandle is the fastest #flowing #river in #England. It was until fifty years ago a waste of suds, sewage and pollution. Before that, water mills powered the industrial revolution.

Now it is coming back to life. ✔️

Restocking, #hazel and other #trees being #planted on its banks. Excellent #coppicing. Thrush was #singing for a mate. #Parakeets are now common tree nesters. I always keep a look out for the #kingfishers.