Yesterday, I just sat and watched the feeder go off at 6:45. (AM)
Cleaned up the food in about 2 minutes. Amazingly peaceful morning.
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The five previous days were very busy, with grandkids and their parents. Too much fun. Son in law, has gone crazy over SMB. I hear him holler every time he gets one on. The water is a little clearer than years past, and he can see their shadows beneath the surface. Hopefully they won’t get too hook shy...
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9 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (going away), SMB, and HSB (only one seen in 5 yrs) Restocked HSB (2020) Have seen one of these.
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
Otter attack in 2023