pond creature

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  1. Gizmo

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    hi we are seeing strange animals in our pond unsure what they are but took photo
    thanks for your advice 20220422_134105.jpg
     
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    It looks like a shrimp. I think there are several types of fresh water shrimps to be had.
     
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      thanks for your reply i wonder where they come from
       
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      Maybe birds can carry them or their eggs from one place to another ...
       
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        I think that some of the eggs are small enough to get blown around in the wind if a puddle dries out for example.
         
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          It looks like a shrimp indeed, perhaps a Gammarus?

          It could have arrived with a pond plant and apparently is a beneficial creature and provides fresh food for your young fish.

          How exiting to see the ecosystem building in your pond @Gizmo :)
           
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            Think it more likely to be a mayfly larvae than shrimp
             
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            They always say, if you build it they will come.
            Its totally true with ponds, where and how the wildlife gets there is amazing, but it does.

            Of course fish are probably likely to eat most of it.
             
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              Thanks for the advice there are quite a lot of these creatures ..
              We got the plants from waterside nursery...
              With pond plants can they cause a rash if you touch them ? I was sorting out this plant at the time ..
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                Looks like gammarus. eggs of a lot of pond dwellers have sticky eggs, which are distributed by water fowl
                 
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                  gammarus eggs ? Was you referring to the shrimp like animal or the strange rash on my arm ...
                  I am a bit unsure of that yellow plant if I have had a reaction or its a rash from that plant
                   
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                  refers to the pond creature.
                  The plant looks as if it might be water buttercup (Ranunculus lingua grandiflora) and buttercups can cause a rash.
                   
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                    Thanks for your advice I expect to contact Dr tomorrow for some cream as I am trying not to itch but it's hard not too

                    Thanks again
                     
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                    Spit on it.
                    Or rub it with a dock leaf.;)
                     
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                    You must have a better surgery than I have, can't even get through to speak to the receptionist, let alone a Doctor.
                     
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