Pond Plan
I think I'll dig a pond in my yard. Not nescesarily a big one. I have lots of space, TONS of it, and the nearby area severely lacks aquatic/riparian habitat. First things first I'll probably call the pipe guys who tell you where it is and isn't safe to dig, and then I'll get to it. I'll also set up a screwbean mesquite next to it, so that it can grow alongside the water and eventually serve as shading. I don't plan on leaving anytime soon, so starting projects is no sweat for me. My goal is to cater to the alvarius, and maybe get some diving beetle action going later down the road. Other than that, I'll just let things happen. Anywho, I do know that if you build it they will come, so I plan on doing just that. The end. I'll update when I've progressed.
- Beans
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I'm considering putting one in too. I was amazed how quickly I started seeing dragonflies and other aquatic insects even from putting a temporary pool for the dogs on my deck. There appear to be 19 species of bats in the Phoenix area: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=179637&subview=map&taxon_id=40268&view=species. I learned recently that bats drink "on the wing" (https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=how+do+bats+drink+water#kpvalbx=_JLvDZNjfKcewptQPwuulwAc_35) so if you're interested, consider making your pond at least 7' long to give them a configuration they can use. I'm really not a "bat guy" so there may be other considerations, but given the recent heat wave, the other question is whether or not you'll be able to keep water in it without it all evaporating. Post an update if you install one!
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