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Floods Gallery
February 2010

On Sunday 28th February the reserve saw some flooding, resulting from some very heavy rainfall. Below are a selection of photos taken of the "Flooded Reserve".

We have also added some video taken of the floods. Please visit our "Videos" section to view the clip.

Please could we ask for people not to download or publish these photos on any other website, without contacting us for permission first.

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Enjoyed looking at these photos? By becoming a member of the "Friend of the Reserve" scheme you can add any photos you have taken, of the reserve, in the members only area, and see many of the great photos taken and uploaded by members.

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  (Gallery last updated on 4th March 2010)
 
   
   

Main Valley Floor - Photo © Ben Kirby

Main Valley Floor
Photo © Ben Kirby

The water was powerful - Photo © Ben Kirby

The water was powerful
Photo © Ben Kirby

Flooded Main Valley Crossroads - Photo © Ben Kirby

Flooded Main Valley Crossroads
Photo © Ben Kirby

Main Valley Floor - Photo © Ben Kirby

Main Valley Floor
Photo © Ben Kirby

Main Valley Floor - Photo © Ben Kirby

Main Valley Floor
Photo © Ben Kirby

Beach Bank hole full of water - Photo © Ben Kirby

Beach Bank hole full of water
Photo © Ben Kirby

Main Valley Floor - Photo © Ben Kirby

Main Valley Floor
Photo © Ben Kirby

Water finding any route possible - Photo © Ben Kirby

Water finding any route possible
Photo © Ben Kirby

Flooded pathway towards the Sony bridge - Photo © Ben Kirby

Flooded pathway towards the Sony bridge
Photo © Ben Kirby

Crem Valley Gate - Photo © Ben Kirby

Crem Valley Gate
Photo © Ben Kirby

The water was powerful - Photo © Ben Kirby

The water was powerful
Photo © Ben Kirby

Water finding any way down - Photo © Ben Kirby

Water finding any way down
Photo © Ben Kirby

Main Valley Floor - Photo © Ben Kirby

Main Valley Floor
Photo © Ben Kirby

Valley Floor now a lake! - Photo © Ben Kirby

Valley Floor now a lake!
Photo © Ben Kirby

Valley Floor - Photo © Ben Kirby

Valley Floor
Photo © Ben Kirby

Flood towards the Silt Traps - Photo © Ben Kirby

Flood towards the Silt Traps
Photo © Ben Kirby

Flooded Valley Floor - Photo © Ben Kirby

Flooded Valley Floor
Photo © Ben Kirby

Water finding any way down - Photo © Ben Kirby

Water finding any way down
Photo © Ben Kirby

Silt Traps - Photo © Ben Kirby

Silt Traps
Photo © Ben Kirby

Silt Traps - Photo © Ben Kirby

Silt Traps
Photo © Ben Kirby

The Main Lake flooded - Photo © Ben Kirby

The Main Lake flooded
Photo © Ben Kirby

Flooded Crem Valley - Photo © Ben Kirby

Flooded Crem Valley
Photo © Ben Kirby

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
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