After three days in the high 60s and lie 70s, I thought the temp might be up. Was at the pond yesterday. Water temp is up to 43. Clarity seems to have improved in spite of the wind, to close to three feet.
No YP ribbons yet on the branches. Lots and lots of tadpoles. Noticed a few dead frogs. Maybe they came out of hibernation too early, with the warm temps.
I did see my first huge school of FHM, swimming along the dam. Later, I grabbed some optima feed, and tossed in a handful.. No takers. Moved the branches in a bit, as the water level has dropped a bit. No measurable moisture since 1/1/16. Water level has dropped 14.25". Surrounding ponds have only dropped on average about 8". I'll be putting soilfloc down soon. Supposed to have rain every day next week.
Jeff

Last edited by SetterGuy; 03/01/16 07:49 AM.
12 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (decreasing), SMB, and HSB (only two have been seen in 5 yrs)
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
Otter attack in 2023.