The Pond

Almost exactly two years ago we dug our garden pond. I anticipated that it would increase the biodiversity of the garden and I have not been disappointed.

European Common Frog, Rana temporaria. There is a a big variety of sizes in the pond and the first natural spawn appeared in the spring.

An emerging Southern Hawker dragonfly. One of at least 12 that have done so this June, estimating by the number of discarded exuvia. I remember photographing a female laying eggs in the pond in August 2016, interestingly in the mud around the pond and not in the water.

Cucumber Green Orb Spider, Araniella cucurbitina. Which is living in the leaves of some of the pond plants.