The diary of a water vole colony
We've got a big clod of something similar in our pond, and I think it's just a common rush. I'd be surer if I could see the seed heads but they're a few months away.
I've been informed it's probably juncus. This is what the voles go mad for round Danson's pond, too.
Yes, Juncus Conglomeratus aka Common Rush.Good for weaving coasters and the like.
Fancy!
Sorry, I've got one out. It's not woven at all - just stiched onto a backing.
Some signs of feeding by the burrow near the pipe. I've included a close-up showing the characteristic 45 degree cut water voles make (click on the left-hand photo to make it bigger). What is that reed? Does anyone know?
We've got a big clod of something similar in our pond, and I think it's just a common rush.
ReplyDeleteI'd be surer if I could see the seed heads but they're a few months away.
I've been informed it's probably juncus. This is what the voles go mad for round Danson's pond, too.
ReplyDeleteYes, Juncus Conglomeratus aka Common Rush.
ReplyDeleteGood for weaving coasters and the like.
Fancy!
ReplyDeleteSorry, I've got one out. It's not woven at all - just stiched onto a backing.
ReplyDelete