October 25th Ecomentors get one last look at this years' pond critters

The afternoon was crisp and cool, and the rain held off just long enough.  The Ecomentors decided to head around to the backwaters of the lake to answer the question ... just what is there in that swamp?  We hadn't been there since last October, when the bridge was still partially under the water ... compliments of the beaver.

We found loads of snails, algae, duck weed and aquatic worms, some diving beetles and water bugs = no where near as much variety as we find in the main body of the lake, but not a surprise

Ecomentors on the Swamp bridge ... anything in here?

Take a closer look, What is that bug?  Do they always live near old soda cans?

That's one big bug

A big tadpole, ready to wait out the winter in the main body of the lake

Scientists know they have to document their work ... it's that important, it's serious work.