In the few short years since the pond was built, it has developed a well-balanced ecosystem. Here are some spring images:
tadpole of Pacific Tree frog
Water boatmen and tadpole
Pacific Tree Frog (Pseudacris regilla).
Pacific Tree Frog
Spider on shore
Damsel Fly
Dragon fly exoskeleton after instar moult
Damsel fly Ischnura cervula – Pacific Forktail
A few of the rather rare red-legged frog lay eggs and inhabit the pond in the spring
Libellula pulchella – Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Libellula pulchella
Lorquin’s Admiral Butterfly Liminitis lorquini