She was a joy to have around - the perfect assistant who never complained just padded along side me each time on patrol @NorthumbrianH2O #WaterRangersNW

First ducklings of the year on River Wansbeck (there are 16 of them but they are to spread out to all get in picture) and sun shining again #WaterRangersNW @nwater_care @NorthumbrianH2O

Jess got her travel card as she enjoys trips on the train @DT_Darlington

#WaterRangersNW @NorthumbrianH2O @nwater_care Jess happy we getting lighter nights so does go out looking like Xmas tree much longer

Frosty out and about today - #WaterRangersNW @nwater_care @NorthumbrianH2O - make sure your pipes are lagged 🤔

Jess modelling the gifts that came today - thank you @nwater_care @NorthumbrianH2O #WaterRangersNW

Sometimes you get up early (not often) and see the sun rise #WaterRangersNW @nwater_care @NorthumbrianH2O

Collie Flowers? @nwater_care @NorthumbrianH2O #WaterRangersNW

Just a wander around reserve with cup of coffee as only two of us turned up for volunteer work party - you really need to start promoting the work parties #GosforthNatureReserve @NENature_ as can remember when the number of people were in double figures

Bit chilly this morning - wrap up and stay safe #WaterRangersNW @nwater_care @NorthumbrianH2O especially around frozen rivers

Think need bigger settee ?🤔

How many border collies can you get in one place at same time ?

It may of rained on way to the top - been drier after swimming in the river - not a happy pooch - even with snacks

Morning walk - found a leak - reported leak #WaterRangersNW it not just about the water courses @nwater_care @northum

Oh dad !!!

Guess summer has arrived-group down river last night-true to form I had to clear up after them this morning,2l pop bottle not opened,ketchup,evidence of fire/BBQ #WaterRangersNW @NorthumbrianH2O @NlandFRS

Two hatched so far @NorthumbrianH2O @nwater_care #WaterRangersNW

Spring has arrived on Wansbeck - ducklings and goslings @NorthumbrianH2O @nwater_care #WaterRangersNW

Big thank you to my friends at @NorthumbrianH2O @nwater_care #WaterRangersNW for supplying The Friends of Furnace Bank who I litter pick with on one of the routes I do - really helps get the rubbish back to council collection point

Went for a wander - Jess back on leash for lambing and moorland bird nesting season

Tried to get her to bark at the moon but nope not listening just throw ball then case of who gets to the ball first