Because I took a break from my morning walks, I have probably missed out on some natural history at the Cockle Ponds, so I was really pleased to meet this little beastie, clinging on to the side. I think it was looking for breakfast. Usually, when they realise I am getting near they scuttle off below the surface, but not this one, it did not move.
It’s a good sign, and hopefully means that I may still see the jelly fish this year.
The little shrimp like beasties are there in their thousands, and I know there are some small fishes in the ponds as well. I know the ponds are part of a site of special scientific interest, I should find out why, I think I looked at this a couple of years ago, I’ll have to see if I can dig out that research.
Bills Posts 