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Scott F
07-15-2011, 07:26 PM
a great guy !! I know Wayne wouldn't post this himeslf but am taking the initiative for him. Wayne took almost literally a ton of water (around a million gallons) and put it in an almost dried up tadpole pond(s) to save the tadpoles and fish !! I don't know anyone that would take the time or effort to do this, great job Wayne !!

Scott
infernalis
07-15-2011, 07:35 PM
Thanks, I just got done, we took some pics.

Anyways we were out walking the dogs and noticed that the tadpole pond was nearly dried up, the pond is only about 50 feet from the creek, so I ran a 3 inch fire hose into the bog lands and filled it back up.

The forecast calls for rain in a couple days so I will monitor the bog over the weekend and help along as needed.

The wild garters need to eat too ;)
guidofatherof5
07-15-2011, 07:37 PM
I must concur with you Scott.
That's only one example.;)
infernalis
07-15-2011, 07:58 PM
Pics.....

There is about 4 or more species of amphibians in this pool. Toads, frogs, newts and salamanders (minimum)

http://www.thamnophis.co/bogs/pump.jpg

http://www.thamnophis.co/bogs/spray.jpg

http://www.thamnophis.co/bogs/hose2.jpg

After about 20 minutes the water level was up over the water basket.

http://www.thamnophis.co/bogs/full.jpg

The wetland restored to is "proper" state. The bog covers about 1/3 acre of land total. The sounds at night are relaxing.

http://www.thamnophis.co/bogs/bog.jpg
guidofatherof5
07-15-2011, 08:03 PM
Were there many tadpoles and frogs in the pond?
infernalis
07-15-2011, 08:05 PM
Were there many tadpoles and frogs in the pond?

Yes Steve, loads of them. A lot of the tadpoles have all 4 legs now, but still have big tails, they need about another week or two before they move on. I will be so happy when my darn pond gets finished.

It was funny, Scott called me on the cell phone while we were pumping water. I came in the house and started checking forums when I found this thread.
RedSidedSPR
07-15-2011, 08:48 PM
Wow. Thats pretty cool. Good for you!!
ssssnakeluvr
07-15-2011, 09:11 PM
that's awesome Wayne!!!
RdubSnider
07-15-2011, 11:11 PM
Really cool Wayne
katach
07-15-2011, 11:40 PM
That's an awesome thing to do! Great job!
indigoman
07-16-2011, 04:49 AM
For all the the wildlife that benifited from your actions, I send a big THANK YOU!
drache
07-16-2011, 06:39 AM
nice work, Wayne
nice to be able to give some back
snakehill
07-16-2011, 07:41 AM
You are a HERO!:D
Mommy2many
07-16-2011, 08:31 PM
Love the pond! Hope to visit one day!
d_virginiana
07-16-2011, 10:18 PM
Wow, that's pretty awesome!
Hornets23
07-17-2011, 06:05 PM
Well done!
infernalis
08-25-2011, 07:05 AM
Just an update.. There are no tadpoles left, and judging by the abundance of juvenile toads and frogs, the water addition did some good.

The creek dried almost completely up, left a load of dead minnows, then the rain came back, the water levels are up to normal again.

The weather this year is strange to say the least.. My apple trees all have fruit (early) the "rose of Sharon" that normally blooms in October has had it's flowers already, and some of my hardwood trees are turning "autumn colour" already.
Mrs N1ntndo
08-25-2011, 01:10 PM
Wayne what state are you in?
RedSidedSPR
08-25-2011, 01:13 PM
That's really awesome Wayne!
infernalis
08-25-2011, 01:59 PM
Wayne what state are you in?

Central New York state.. boondocks.

My county is red coloured..

http://www.thamnophis.us/1/ny-state-map.gif
Mrs N1ntndo
08-25-2011, 02:14 PM
Thank you Wayne.