![Winter ice](https://taylorpond.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Winter-ice-300x225.jpg)
The pond had mostly cleared of ice when this patch blew into and filled up the cove. Some gulls can be seen near the edge enjoying their movable perch.
![Swimming and ice](https://taylorpond.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Swimming-and-ice-300x225.jpg)
Celebrating the first swim of the season with ice floating in the background.
![Ice fog](https://taylorpond.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Ice-fog-300x225.jpg)
On warm spring days the water sublimates from the surface creating a dense fog.
![Bird Wood Ducks courting](https://taylorpond.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Bird-Wood-Ducks-courting-300x225.jpg)
A male Wood Duck courts a female.
![Bird Tree Swallow](https://taylorpond.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Bird-Tree-Swallow-300x225.jpg)
Tree Swallows often return before the ice clears and can often be seen fluttering over the surface like wind-blown leaves. Here a male surveys the newly opened water. They can be easily encouraged to build a nest if you put up a birdhouse near the pond’s edge.
![Bird Geese on the ice edge](https://taylorpond.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Bird-Geese-on-the-ice-edge-300x225.jpg)
Canada Geese resting on the ice. Most years they head further north but occasionally stay to raise young on the pond.