Now the FA has died off (no treatment) and the bushy pondweed and American pondweed are taking over. BG are making use of the beds I made. Pond is about 2 feet low. If we don't get significant rain by the next full moon the beds will be out of the water.
I used pond liner material when I made the bed. The pond was very low last year when I installed it. There are also reeds very close in deeper water for them when they hatch. Should help with survival rates.