At the rear of the Swansea Vale Nature Reserve, a small bridge crosses the stream with flows along the edge of the place. Looking down from the bridge, water striders a.k.a. pond skaters can often be seen engaged in battle against the gentle current there, their skittish and nimble endeavours being almost hypnotic to watch. I am quite pleased with the following set of pictures of them :o)
Water Strider's Have Tiny Orientated Hairs on their Legs Which HelpSupport the Creatures on the Water's Surface Tension
You can discover more about these amazing insects here.
