Birds have taken over! One magnificent bald eagle spotted, along with 7 Canada geese and 7 dirty birds (cormorants). Scared off dirty birds, but sure they'll be back.
Pond has risen maybe six inches due to heavy rain a day or two ago. Hopefully we'll get more precipitation soon, still have 2.5 feet to reach full pool. Fish cabin plumbing okay despite cold snap, we left cabinets open & taps dripping. Feeders still being used, we think mostly by trout & hybrid stripers.