probably because the lily pads are covering most of the sunlit areas of the pond for the first time.
And the pond vs fish (feeding) is balancing out .:)
Nice to hear though Grannie ;D
Glad to hear it Grannie :) I would love our lily leaves to cover more of the surface of our pond but I have a very naughty Flatcoated Retriever who loves them and grabs them out as soon as they float near the edge of the pond :(