17-20 July 2020
We are variously happy and sad about the pond, depending on the level of green scum growing in it at any one time. All the new plants are in, but the water quality remains poor, and visibility has reduced a lot. We've made some on-line orders and are awaiting the arrival of some de-toxing balls and an aerating pump, but meanwhile, the water is green and murky.
We are variously happy and sad about the pond, depending on the level of green scum growing in it at any one time. All the new plants are in, but the water quality remains poor, and visibility has reduced a lot. We've made some on-line orders and are awaiting the arrival of some de-toxing balls and an aerating pump, but meanwhile, the water is green and murky.
However, we do have some wonderful dragonflies that are now frequent visitors, in addition to our spectacular Emperors, we also have this blue with black abdomen and wing bases.
Quite a few of these with pinky-red body and wings
Dave, engaged in de-scumming the pond with a fishing net.
An all-pale blue dragonfly - a recent new arrival
Murky water and a plethora of baby goldfish. Far more than the pond eco-system can support.
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