Dog poop disposal

A new addition that speaks for itself.

Goose

A cold and lonely goose resting on the weir between the first and second pond.

After the blizzard (2)

After the blizzard of December 19, a view of the first pond.

After the blizzard (1)

After the blizzard of December 19, a view of the second pond.

Rain storm 1

Lots of water entering the first pond.

Rain storm 2

View of the almost submerged first island in the first pond.

Rain storm 3

Access to the second island in the first pond.

Rain storm 4

View of the water level in the first pond during the storm.

Rain storm 5

Water flowing over the weir between the first and second pond.

Rain storm 6

View of a filled second pond.

Rain storm 7

Rain water flowing over the dam between the second and third ponds.

Geese

The geese are back in numbers and probably here to stay for the winter and spring.

Sign for the Township Health Initiative

Several of these signs appeared on the roadways around the ponds.

Fall colors

On its last legs

Fall colors are here 2

Fall colors are here 1

Start of fall (1)

View of the first pond.

Start of fall (2)

View of the second pond with a few ducks.

Mallard

Mushrooms past prime

View of the first pond

View of the second pond

The tree leaves are still green, but for how much longer?

Mushroom tree (1)

Mushroom tree (2)

Mushroom tree (3)

Mushroom tree (4)

Branch removal

Today, a contractor removed tree branches hanging close to power and cable lines.

Inlet

Notice the debris line in the grass marking the highest water level during a previous rain storm.

Inlet

View of the newly constructed inlet pipes feeding the first pond.

Inlet

One of the three inlet pipes feeding the ponds.

Erosion 2

The repairs to the weir between the first and second ponds did not last long.

Erosion 1

The repairs to the weir between the first and second ponds did not last long.

Snake

What appears to be a (dead) Northern Water Snake found along the banks of one of the ponds.

During a thunderstorm 8

Water flow at the inlet to the ponds.

During a thunderstorm 7

High water in the first pond.

During a thunderstorm 6

The second island in the first pond is almost submerged.

During a thunderstorm 5

Heavy water flow across the weir between the first and second ponds.

During a thunderstorm 4

High water in the second pond.

During a thunderstorm 3

The new (submerged) dam between the second and the third ponds.

During a thunderstorm 2

The new dam between the second and third ponds is bypassed by the heavy water flow.

During a thunderstorm 1

High water in the third pond.

Egret

Blue flower

Bridging the first pond

After the rains 4

After the rains 3

After the rains 2

After the rains 1

Water treatment