Springing

Just last week, we experienced a morning low of around 32 degrees. The thoughts of spring vanished instantly, but then the winds shifted, temperatures rose, and spring arrived with a vengeance. Blooms are everywhere, and with them, a variety of insects have appeared. The pond is bustling with activity, from turtles to frogs, and numerous fish, from tiny fries to our largemouth bass that survived another winter. One of our favorite pastimes is watching the dragonflies. These formidable hunters are emerging everywhere, transitioning from their larval state on dried weedy stems at the water's edge. Designed to fly in every direction with serrated mandibles, these small predators are formidable. They help control smaller insects like mosquitoes and are often prey during their adult and larval stages. There are 3,000 species of dragonflies worldwide, and many varieties thrive here in Waller County. Clean water and healthy native aquatic plants offer them an excellent habitat, and in return, they provide endless hours of drama and aerial displays at the pond.

Common Whitetail