What does your pond look like ... Today?

[JBtheExplorer]

There it is, first pad of the year.

 

[Figgy]

Was out watching the tadpoles today when I spotted this cheeky newt pop up right next to some tadpoles. A couple of seconds later and the pond was minus one tadpole:

Each day the water gets clearer as the tadpoles do their bit and eat up the algae:

The water mint is growing well:

The tadpoles are still abundant:

A view across the pond:

The view from down the garden. I like this view because the pond isn't immediately obvious and blends into it's surroundings:

 

[Snipley]

Plants are in...

 

[julieblain]

koi pond to the left and new bio-pool to the right, May day, 2015

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Wish I could've gotten a photo of it, my bog had three Robins, two Doves, a handful of Sparrows, and a Goldfinch. They were all crowded in enjoying the water. I don't think I've ever seen Doves in the bog before.

 

[RobAmy]

Wish I could've gotten a photo of it, my bog had three Robins, two Doves, a handful of Sparrows, and a Goldfinch. They were all crowded in enjoying the water. I don't think I've ever seen Doves in the bog before.

Way to go JB, I love see multiple species at once like that.

 

[addy1]

The doves in our backyard just love the bog. I make sure there is always a bathing hole for the birds.

 

[addy1]

The deck pond

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Here's a video from today. As you can see there was a lot of pollen floating around today. It felt like a perfect summer day today. Temps hit 80° for the first time this year with a little humidity. I expect that'll help out some of the plants.

 

[cas]

The irises in the pond are starting to grow and the toads are laying their eggs.

 

[JBtheExplorer]

I hear a toad making its mating call in my bog right now. That's a first! Pretty cool, but hopefully it doesn't get too loud or I'll have to relocate it. One is ok, but groups can get loud, and I could see one of my neighbors complaining over it.

 

[sissy]

new stock tank cover .It is not done need water and plants

 

[sissy]

Trying to use all the old boards from the deck up that are still decent and will stain them dark brown with a solid color stain

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Busy night at the pond! I now have three Bullfrogs, and there are four American Toads, too. As you know, I had to take some photos while I was out.

 

[paintguru]

What are the flowers in pic #1? Those are awesome for so early in the year.