Exploring Biodiversity at Reed Hall Pond: A Fascinating Study

The bioblitz pond dip at Reed Hall Pond yielded interesting findings, with 23 different animal species identified, including various insects, aquatic plants, and more. The study also highlighted the impact of shading, potential reasons behind it, and suggested solutions for maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem. Through data and images, the study showcases the diversity of life thriving in this natural habitat.

• Biodiversity study
• Reed Hall Pond
• Pond ecosystem
• Aquatic animals
• Shading impact

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1. Reed Hall Pond A bioblitz pond dip (The contributor of this photos is Derek Harper)

2. Basic facts 6 sites, 3 hours of sampling 23 different animals 1 fish 1 species freshwater snail 1 mayfly species 2 species damselflies 3 species cased caddisflies 2 species beetles 2 different water bugs 1 species fly 2 species crustacean 1 species water mite 3 different oligochaete worms 2 different leeches 6 different aquatic/emergent plants

3. The site Sample site 4 1 5 2 6 3

4. What we found 4 1 5 2 6 3

5. Basic stats 4 1 40 5 2 6 35 3 30 25 Number of taxa 20 Number of individuals 15 10 5 0 site 1 site 2 site 3 site 4 site 5 site 6

6. Canopy shading 4 1 5 2 6 3

7. Whats going on? 4 Impact of fountain 1 40 5 35 2 6 30 25 3 Number of taxa 20 Number of individuals 15 10 5 0 site 1 site 2 site 3 site 4 site 5 site 6 90 80 70 60 50 %shading 40 30 20 10 0 site 1 site 2 site 3 site 4 site 5 site 6

8. Number of taxa and Diversity 4 1 = Diversity index 5 2 6 3X 3 4X 3.6X 1 = 1 taxon, 2 individuals 3.4X 2,424 X

9. Reasons? Shading = reduced light = less phytoplankton production? Shading = leaves = organic input, too much? Shading = hiding places for Koi carp = heavier predation of invertebrates? Poorer aeration (unlike other end with a fountain)?

10. As a result Foliage trimmed back, larger plants removed Leaf litter dredged Removed choking pondweed Whole pond aerated Koi carp netted off More habitats for invertebrates created Second fountain running