Don’t Let Your Drain Let You Down
The heart of every small pond or lake is its drainage system.
Bullfrogs
If you’ve ever been anywhere near water on a spring or summer evening in Georgia, you’ve probably heard the mating call of the male Bullfrog.
Bucket Biology is Bad Business
Would you believe that one weekend angler with a bait bucket could disrupt an entire ecosystem?
Small Spring Fish Kills
As the weather warms, don’t be alarmed if you spot a small number of dead fish along your lake’s shoreline. Fish die-offs are not at all uncommon in the spring.
Looking on the Bright Side of Drought
With our region firmly in the grips of a historic drought, there are plenty of negatives on which we could dwell. But for pond owners, the low water levels caused by the drought present a great opportunity to catch up on much-needed pond maintenance.
Canada Geese Deterrence
The Canada goose is a very adaptable creature that can make its home near any lake or pond; once they’ve settled in, Canada geese will happily graze on the tender, short grasses of residential lawns. When spring arrives, these waterfowl should head North — unless well-meaning bird lovers are feeding them, in which case the geese may see no reason to give up the steady food source.
Slow & Steady Turtles Part of Aquatic Neighborhood
The Southeast is home to more than two dozen turtle species, and while the various species all have in common some form of the characteristic bony shell known as the carapace, they otherwise represent a wide natural diversity.
The Frogs & Toads of Georgia
That sound you hear coming from your lake or pond on a summer’s evening may be an anuran looking for a date! Georgia is home to almost three dozen species of "anurans," better known as frogs and toads.
The Great Blue Heron
The long-legged, long-necked bird you’ve spotted at the edge of your lake isn’t a "crane," although it’s often misidentified as one — it’s a Great Blue Heron.
