The pond has a healthy frog population and aquatic insect population but I've only rarely seen small fish. The pond in its current state has attracted Blue Herron, wood ducks and a pair of Barred Owls. As far as aquatic plants: the feathery green stuff and a grass-like plant are common but not taking over the whole pond. I want the pond to hold a decent fish population - not for fishing but to eat mosquito larvae and to feed the birds. I am planning to build a screened room that will overlook the pond and spring (not too close), so the view is important too. It would also be nice if when my dogs (and visiting dogs) go for a swim they don't come out either black or green.

Pam Heimann