Rushbush Pond, Dibden Bottom

The current draught in the UK has severely affected the ponds in the New Forest. Arriving at Dibden Bottom showed that the smaller ponds had all dried out ...

... as had the stream near Rushbush Pond; ...

... only Rushbush Pond itself still contained water (though significantly less than normal).

So, clearly, our focus would be on that one pond for the day. One species we hadn't seen yet this year, and so we were hoping to see today, was emerald damselfly. And they sure didn't disappoint!

Total of eight odo species, among which were also small red-eyed damsels and four-spotted chasers. 

Clearly, the old 'stick in the mud trick' still works!

Here are the usual three tables (one = 1; few = 2-4; several = 5-9; many = 10+):