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From Ornamental Fish to Wildlife

Originally my pond was built for fish and it had nets to protect the fish from herons and other pests like cats and possibly rats, see earlier pond articles.

Since getting rid of my fish I have decided to turn it into a natural pond hopefully to attract wild life but I needed to make changes because in its present form it is not really suitable.  

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Pond Clean Up - Autumn 2023 (Pt 2)

Following on from my previous article published in September 2023, the pond has been emptied, cleaned and refilled.

 

 

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Pond Clean Up - Autumn 2023

The pond was starting to get overgrown with the rushes and the pond weed was out of control.   Also it was covered with the dreaded duckweed, in reality it looked a mess.  

 

 

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A New Bird Feeding Station

But for who?

One of the presents I got for my birthday this year was this bird feeder station. 

It is pleasant to watch the birds choosing their favourite foods, but unfortunately the collared doves and magpies rule the roost.

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Garden Pond - Surprise

As mentioned in my earlier post ' A Hard Decision To Make' I have given all my fish away but I am still keeping my pond with the hope that it will become a natural pond and attract all kinds of wildlife.

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