I’ve only had one Setter of seven, that truly loved water. She would swim forever chasing dragon flies. Ha! The rest tolerate it, but never get in for fun. My current Setter loves to point frogs, and will stand over one forever.
At the pond yesterday the 4+ inches of rain we had brought the pond up at least 18”. Just about a foot to go for full pool. My wife and I sat by the pond last night, listened to whip o wills, owls, and the start of trilling! I believe the toads are starting.. Wood ducks came by, the GBH flew in, didn’t like seeing us and landed in a nearby tree. We heard the first bullfrog croaks of the season. The feeder went off and the water boiled. The YP are growing. Had a few bats flying around.
We are really blessed to have these ponds. Thanks so much for all the good advice I’ve received here..