Spring is in the Air, and in the Pond…
For many, the sound of peepers is a true indicator of spring. The recent arrival of warm weather has brought with it a chorus of peepers, wood frogs, and tree frogs echoing each evening from our pond out back. This amphibian melody prompted us to venture out to the pond with boots on feet and nets in hand. Although it was a bit early in the season to actually find any frog eggs, we did discover a plethora of early stages of life. After viewing many samples of pond water, the entomologists in training excitedly observed midge larvae, backswimmer nymphs, giant water bug nymphs, and various other insect species. In addition, the children noticed a northern water snake sunning itself on a fallen branch before it quickly slithered away beneath the water. Wild creatures were not the only animals the children observed. Our Indian Runner ducks paddled ashore looking for some tasty morsels.
For many, the sound of peepers is a true indicator of spring. The recent arrival of warm weather has brought with it a chorus of peepers, wood frogs, and tree frogs echoing each evening from our pond out back. This amphibian melody prompted us to venture out to the pond with boots on feet and nets in hand. Although it was a bit early in the season to actually find any frog eggs, we did discover a plethora of early stages of life. After viewing many samples of pond water, the entomologists in training excitedly observed midge larvae, backswimmer nymphs, giant water bug nymphs, and various other insect species. In addition, the children noticed a northern water snake sunning itself on a fallen branch before it quickly slithered away beneath the water. Wild creatures were not the only animals the children observed. Our Indian Runner ducks paddled ashore looking for some tasty morsels. 
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