0 a very wet area of reeds and other plants between water and land, which is the natural environment for some birds, insects, and small animals: --
Five small scale reed beds have been built and these will operate continuously over a minimum 12 months.
Reed beds are growing in popularity as a natural method for treating effluent.
Hidden in the reed beds we will also find brown frogs, red-bellied toads, and colourful dragonflies.
The reed beds are home to a wealth of bird and water life.
Reed beds offer a highly effective treatment because bacteria living within the root system breaks down the effluent into water, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.
Solid waste is treated and filtered through reed beds before being collected to be sold as fertilizer.
Sedge warblers nest in the reed beds at the water's edge.
Mallard and pintail ducks seek cover in the reed beds.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
reed bed