Pond!

After months of procrastination, the handle of an opportune pick axe was seized, and the pond was dug.

Managed to mostly fill it with rainwater from a water butt. The pond's first wildlife interaction occurred when something between a daddy long-legs and a mosquito (excuse my diptera ignorance) hovered over it, dipping down to lay eggs.

The pond is very near to the Badger track through the garden. Any concerns that it might deter the Badgers were quickly dispelled when one turned up to consume peanuts, at about 10pm, as usual.

The pond will be left for a week to settle, then planted next weekend.