Moor Flooding

Flooding on Splotts Moor – Nr Glastonbury, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9797

After all the rain over the last few days it was no surprise that the water that fell on the Mendip Hills was going to find its way to the moors on the Somerset Levels.  In the evening there was some interesting clouds around Splotts Moor and Glastonbury Tor.

Having scouted the area a plan was put in place to return in the next morning – as long the the weather holds.

Glastonbury Tor surrounded by flooding – Splotts Moor, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9841

Next Morning

Back before first thing on a very cold morning the next day,  Despite the distant rain there was a gap in the clouds along the horizon that promised the chance of a clear sunrise.

Flooding on Queens Sedge Moor – Nr Glastonbury, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9886

Before the sun appeared the camera recorded some beautiful colours across the floods.

Flooding on Queens Sedge Moor – Nr Glastonbury, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9889

The best colours are often half an hour before the sun appears.

Flooding on Queens Sedge Moor – Nr Glastonbury, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9918

Sunrise

By sunrise most of the rain had disappeared.  The flood water was clear and smooth across the moor.

Flooding on Queens Sedge Moor – Nr Glastonbury, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9947

It did not take long before the heavy rain returned spoiling the reflections. Just enough time for another sunrise picture through the trees.

Flooding on Queens Sedge Moor – Nr Glastonbury, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9962

Starling Flyover

The flocks of starlings from the Avalon Marshes.  They leave their roost amongst the reeds and spread out across the Somerset countryside.

Starlings over Queens Sedge Moor – Nr Glastonbury, Somerset, UK. ID JB_0216

If you are out and about just after sunrise on the Somerset Levels you should look up for starlings.

Starlings over Queens Sedge Moor – Nr Glastonbury, Somerset, UK. ID JB_0183