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05-19-2020, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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Pond Success Species
After digging Phase II of my pond project (a larger pond that will eventually be connected to the smaller Phase I pond with a stream, series of pools, and waterfall), putting in a liner, filling it, and adding some rocks, water striders showed up. Frogs soon followed--there were several already in my smaller pond.
These species (and some other aquatic insects) are great, but two new species showed up recently, and I am thrilled! I am pleased to announce that I now have toad tadpoles--and I spotted the pair in the act of procreating. Later, I spotted tadpoles and the strands of eggs. I am guessing, by the timing, that another pair must have spawned earlier. Today, I went to take more pictures...and, I spotted, what I believe are salamander larvae on a leafe floating just below the surface of the water! I am thrilled to see my wildlife pond supporting so many species. I cannot wait to create a wetland, more pools, and a waterfall...and see all if the life that comes to it.     
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"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
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05-22-2020, 01:38 PM
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WG Prize & Gift Coordinator
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
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What FUN!!!!
You and...nature in it's early discovery stages
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05-27-2020, 06:41 PM
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WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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I am thrilled to discover that my pond is functioning as a wildlife pond and supporting various species!
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"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
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05-27-2020, 06:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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Some more pond life...
    
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"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
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05-27-2020, 08:06 PM
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Great Horned Owl
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Northeastern MA
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congrats, Dap. You've worked hard on that project, and it's pleasing to see your joy at the hard work paying off!!!
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05-28-2020, 07:28 PM
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Location: Pennsylvania
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Yes, "joy" sounds about right. A *lot* more to do...but the wildlife is enjoying it. I do think having natural rock instead of a liner will be better for them...and much more pleasing to me.
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"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
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05-30-2020, 07:15 AM
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Grub
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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So cool! Soon the birds will be dining there.
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06-06-2020, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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They have at least come to drink...I hadn't really thought about dining. Then again, every year--same time each year--barn swallows show up along with dragonflies...and there is a lot of flitting and swooping as both species are dining on something! My hope is, once I add a wetland, that red-wing blackbirds will nest here. Normally I just see them in spring...but, yesterday I spotted a male fly through our property...and, then I realized I heard their call (one of the few that I can recognize).
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"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
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07-09-2020, 08:26 PM
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WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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I am enjoying the pond...and the pondlife that it supports. I have taken plenty of photos--mostly frogs, since they have become accustomed to my presence and no longer dive into the water at my approach.
I thought it was long past time for me to post more pictures here. The toad tadpoles have grown arms and legs--sorry the photo is not more clear.     
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"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
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07-09-2020, 09:03 PM
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WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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Last fall, I went to a native plant nursery for our native water lily. It is at least an hour and a half drive. They were out. Luckily, the guy who works there went to their display pond, broke off a piece of tuber, potted it up and sold it to me. I planted it last fall.
I was a little concerned it was planted too deep. When the guest small leaf appeared, I was thrilled. Then slowly another and another. By the time I hit five or six, I figured I might have to wait for next year before it stored up enough energy to bloom. About a week or two later, I was sitting by the pond with my face buried in my phone, glasses on top of my head so I could see the screen. I recall spotting a blur of white; even before I put my glasses down so I could see, I knew the water lily had bloomed. It was a nice surprise. If it is the only blossom I get this year, I will be happy...but, I suspect more may follow.   
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"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
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