John- I don�t mind frogs at all. In fact, I assume that they will naturalize in/near the pond as we have a year-round �puddle� (30x50?? in this drought) 600 feet downstream from the pond site that has 10�s of 1000�s of tadpoles in the spring. In the early summer, the ground appears to shimmer and, if you look real close, there are wall-to-wall �mini-frogs� (less than ��). Initially, I was concerned about the puddle becoming a mosquito haven but there aren�t any larvae present. By our observations for the past 2 years, there aren�t any fish (but the water gets deep in an area that is not easily accessible), no water/bog plants, the dragonflies are thick, and no FA. This puddle appears to be a main watering hole for the local wildlife � perhaps because it is centered in a thick grove of trees and most of the stock tanks and ponds in our area are out in the open. The back edge of our pond will abut the same tree line but as I said, about 600 feet �upstream�. We will leave all of the trees that we can so the wildlife will have another option.
BTW - Dolly looks as if she is in heaven!
