The stakes have been there for a while, although they were not very 
conspicuous.  The last time I was there a homeowner came by and was 
curious about what we were all doing.  We told me that there were plans 
to take some of the accumulated soil out of the pond to increase its 
ability to handle storm water.  If they do a sloppy job or leave the 
edges alone, it may be OK, but if they are thorough we may lose the 
birds, at least until some more soil washes in.  I have no idea how long 
that might take.

Patricia Valdata wrote:

> I am sorry to report that not only was the Williams Road (Elkton)
> pond dry and birdless today, but also that it has several construction 
> stakes
> IN it. Some have green flags and some have red; some were next to
> the pond and some were smack in the middle of it.
>
> ????
>
> --Pat
>
> Pat Valdata, Elkton, MD | 
> "The natural function of the wing is to soar upwards
> and carry that which is heavy up to the place where dwells the race of 
> gods.
> More than any other thing that pertains to the body
> it partakes of the nature of the divine." --Plato
>


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