shallow water and extensive bank vegetation. Ponds located in protected areas had a slightly higher diversity of amphibian ...

Ponds with a range of features tend to host a greater variety of wildlife. Features can include sloping 'beaches' and muddy margins, shallow open water, deeper sections, vegetation around the edges ...

The stream restoration project will also help Staunton work toward state and federal stormwater pollution reduction mandates.

Home to a variety of plant life, including floating pond lilies, cattails ... at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water. Wetlands must have one or more of the following ...

The key to a healthy pond is keeping the water clear and ensuring that plants do not take over. If you have the right balance of plants and oxygen, you will encourage wildlife and your aquatic ...

Tzahi was positioned in his hide photographing shore birds when he spotted a Balkan pond turtle walking in the shallow water. At first, he wasn’t interested in it and carried on watching the birds. It ...