{"id":207,"date":"2013-08-17T10:15:53","date_gmt":"2013-08-17T14:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taylorpond.org\/?page_id=207"},"modified":"2020-08-23T16:50:51","modified_gmt":"2020-08-23T20:50:51","slug":"spring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/taylorpond.org\/?page_id=207","title":{"rendered":"Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Winter<\/a>

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.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Swimming<\/a>

Celebrating the first swim of the season with ice floating in the background.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Ice<\/a>

On warm spring days the water sublimates from the surface creating a dense fog.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Bird<\/a>

A male Wood Duck courts a female.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Bird<\/a>

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.<\/p><\/div>\n