Pond Creatures

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With the stretch of warm weather, the goldfish are surfacing regularly. There are only two that have survived the winter, and, after talking to local naturalist Will Husby it seems that the little black fish are not goldfish but sticklebacks. He also confirmed that our lone resident frog that has come out of winter hibernation is likely a red-legged frog. It is fascinating to watch it perch on the same spot by the pond, sometimes not changing its position all day long. These frogs cannot be heard because they only make sounds under water. Will it ever find a mate? It's a long way to the next body of water. In the meantime, the fish as well as the frog are getting accustomed to our comings and goings by the pond, not being scared off by the sounds of hammers, weedeaters and the sometimes creaking wheel of the laundry line.