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Rain Keeps the Pond in Good Order
Heavy rain brought the pond into lively order, with frog activity up and insects more visible.
The continuing record
Author: mallard
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Around the Pond
Red-Winged Blackbirds Arrive on Schedule
Red-winged blackbirds have arrived within their usual seasonal window, adding a familiar note to a heavy-rain day at the pond.
Around the Pond
Squirrels Keep at the Caches in Steady Rain
Wet weather continued, and the East Bank gray squirrels were busy at a moderate level of caching.
Weather
Heavy Rain Continues Through a Warm August Day
Heavy rain, 30.6 mm of precipitation, and a current temperature of 24.4 C marked the day.
Opinion
When the Rain Lets the Pond Speak
Heavy rain is a nuisance to errands and a gift to the pond. Frogs are active, insects are abundant, and the place is carrying on in its usual measured way.