17th May 2024 - the Abington Rivercare team carried out the second river sampling of the year, at the Abington ford by the road bridge on the High Street.
As ever, the kick-sampling technique revealed a good number of different species. On this occasion, both Blue-winged Olive and Olive larvae were identified, as well as the usual Angler's Curse and Mayfly larvae. Some small Signal Crayfish were also found, as well as a few Water Hog Louse and the usual Gammarus (freshwater shrimp) and numerous Midge larvae. Full results below:
Blue-winged Olive larva - note markedly striped legs
Blue-winged Olive and Angler's Curse larvae
Olive and Blue-winged Olive larvae
Olive larva
Mayfly larvae
Mayfly larvae
Signal Crayfish
Signal Crayfish
Water Hog Louse
Gammarus (freshwater shrimp)
Biting Midge larva
The team hard at work
Large sampling tray
Smaller 'sorting tray'
[photos Andy M]
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