Hi all, Am. Toads are back at my old backyard pond. 8 males and 4 females seen all night today along with a young Leopard Frog. There are 500 eggs so far today. They are late this spring, last year the early record was March 27, 1998. The new pond with natural setting will be done sometimes in late April. The pond will be about 16' by 4' to 8' with common cattail, and other water plants, and 20' by 2' to 3' stream with at least 3' fall waterfall will be home to goldfish, baby painted turtle, baby red-eared slider, and several wildlife. Both turtles will come when the pond is finish, and they are at a temporary off-exhibit at Horsehead Wetlands Center where I work once a month. Kevin Graff Baltimore, MD ggraff@erols.com