Monday 12 July 2010

Ponds near BroadwoodKelly

Time and weather 7-9pm overcast and drizzly

There are four ponds within these large private grounds. They are supplied with water from streams, rainwater and from drainage from neighbouring fields.




From ponds



Muddy pond
Water slater
Water boatman
Shrimp
Newt
Pond Skater
Damselfly larva
Frogs
Wrigglies
pH7.4 nitrate 0
opal score 7


Pond with soldier plants
Water slater
Water boatman
Shrimp
Damselfly larva
Alderfly larva
Snail
Wrigglies
pH 8.2 nitrates 0
opal score 8


From ponds




Tiny ditch pond
Shrimp
Water slatter
Wrigglies
pH 7 nitrates 0
opal score 7


Small woodland pond
Caddisfly
Damselfly larva
Alderfly larva
Mayfly
Wrigglies
Water slater
pH 7.4 nitrates 0
opal score 7