Water Wildlife at Brandy Hole Copse
Water Wildlife at Brandy Hole Copse
Page under development. Includes species found during the Working Party ponds survey on 12th September 2023. Photographs and further information to be added.
The following species have been identified in Willow pond:
- Cyclops (12/09/23)
- Daphnia (12/09/23)
- Freshwater Shrimps (12/09/23)
- Parrot's Feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) 2017
- Pea Cockles (12/09/23)
- Pond Skaters (12/09/23)
- Snails (Lesser Pond; Ramshorn) 12/09/23
- Swamp Spider (young; 12/09/23)
- Water Beetles (12/09/23)
- Water Hoglouse (12/09/23)
The following species have been identified in Cops pond:
- New Zealand Pigmyweed (Crassula helmsii) 2017
The following species have been identified in Brandy Hole pond:
- Common Backswimmer beetle (Notonecta glauca) 12/09/23
Water Quality
Willow pond biotic index 4/10; water level extremely low and no plants in pond (12/09/23).
Cyclops
Daphnia
Freshwater Shrimps
New Zealand Pigmyweed (Crassula helmsii)
Invasive non-native plant.
Parrot's Feather ( Myriophyllum aquaticum )
Invasive non-native plant. Explanatory article here.