Tag: stream invertebrates

Water Dragons!

Collecting samples
– J. May
Getting a really good look at the water dragons!
– J. May

Water Dragons!
by Janet May, 12 May 2018.

Stream biologist Alan Hobson showed the Young Naturalists how to find and identify stream invertebrates.

We peaked through the microscope at the mayfly’s tiny translucent body and her earnest black eyes watched us right back.

We learned that delicate dragons live in Willingdon Creek.

What’s in the water?

What’s in the water? – J. May
Adding to the growing collection of weird and wonderful stream-creatures – J. May
All of which were released safe and sound! – J. May

What’s in the water?
by Janet May, 1 August 2015

What’s in the water?

Young Naturalists’ families investigated the invertebrates of McGuffie Creek and found mayfly, caddis larvae, and other tiny creatures.

Alan Hobson directed the dip-nets and magnification of our watery friends and then they were all returned to the cool riffles.