Yesterday, I spent a lot of time clearing storm debris from the water. The surface was covered with pine needles and more had sunk. An oak branch complete with acorns was on the bottom. I didn't see much wildlife, only one frog. However, I did find floating a dragonfly nymph exoskeleton so I'm hopeful that the nymph I saw days ago completed metamorphosis.
A Carolina wren wanted a barkbutter ball for breakfast. It was still in the midst of a ragged molt. The juvenile cardinal was back. Today there were three frogs but little else in the water. Despite clouds, the afternoon felt very hot. I saw a monarch flit past the milkweed without stopping. I suspect that indicates a male looking for love. A goldfinch got a drink.
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