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Not sure what these bugs are, but they seem to like thistles
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A Common Darter seems to be holding a territory not far from the pond
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It managed to see off a [the?] Broad-bodied Chaser
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The pond's looking pretty clear now, and the plants are helping it look more mature
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Pondskaters now number 12+, and this is perhaps why...
photos taken with
Canon Powershot A640
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