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It Came From the Pond

#1 Post by rnabholz » Sat Jul 16, 2016 5:08 pm

I am probably the last one to know about this, so forgive me if it is widely known, but I just discovered the "It Came From the Pond" blog. http://www.itcamefromthepond.com

It is Bruce Taylor's effort, that kind fellow who drops in to save those of us who are ID challenged to provide the correct identification and take the time to provide the education to make it unnecessary in the future (apparently a patient man). While I have just begun to read the offerings there, I find it to be excellent. Interesting stories, relatable, information served in bite size bits and terms.

I was struck by a passage from the latest entry, as it relates to a discussion about sample gathering technique we just had in the Doing Diatoms thread. He describes the multiple dynamics at play in his local pond that effect what might be found in a sample taken at any given moment, from a few hours of bright sunlight, to a passing turtle that stirs up the bottom. Fun to ponder and great insight!

Well worth the time. Check it out!

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#2 Post by billbillt » Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:07 pm

Thanks for the link, Rod... A wonderful web site..

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#3 Post by JimT » Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:22 pm

Neat site and whimsical. Thanks for the site.

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#4 Post by rnabholz » Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:10 am

Glad you checked it out guys.

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#5 Post by Johann » Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:22 am

Thanks for sharing Rod - will definitely check it out.
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#6 Post by KurtM » Sun Jul 17, 2016 3:04 pm

I have visited his site before, but it's been a couple months - thanks for the reminder!
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