It’s been a while since I’ve walked past the dipping pond at Cosmeston but I’m glad I did today as one of the resident water voles made an appearance.

It was quite well concealed amongst the reeds at the side of the pond – that brown fur really helps them to blend in.

In the past I’ve only seen them eating lily pads but today this little chap was munching on reed stems.

Eventually, it noticed me standing on the boardwalk but didn’t seem too bothered and carried on eating.

But it sure freaked out when one of the juvenile Moorhens came by to say hello!