Wild Life on Goldfish Pond
In the water: Fish and Turtles
Goldfish, crayfish, catfish, and many other species of fish have been observed in the pond. Paul Coombs wrote a paper on the various turtles in the pond. He noted Eastern Painted, Red Eared Sliders, and the Common Musk turtle.
Rare and Exotic Birds
Black-crowned Night Heron is a frequent visitor.
This bird dives for crayfish and other smaller fish.
Ducks: Canada Goose, Mallards and others
They are a nice sight to see. However, do not feed the birds. Keep the wildlife free of human intervention as much as possible.
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The May Flower
May Flower
The May Flower
2020 will mark the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s landing at Plymouth Rock and the creation of the Mayflower Compact, the first agreement for self-government in America. This document affirmed the importance of each person’s contribution to society.
In 1980, a small group of people who live around a city park and pond not far north of Plymouth joined together to improve their neighborhood. The Goldfish Pond Association was born and every spring since, members gather to beautify the heart-shaped pond and its neighboring streets by planting flowers. The association will celebrate its 40th year in 2020.
Ted Smiley created this Mayflower. It is not made of ancient timbers and sails; it is made of shining bright lights. A ship carries people to a new land and a flower spreads its seeds afar in the wind. Goldfish Pond’s flower will be a reminder of how people from many different places have joined together in this neighborhood, worked for a common purpose, and today raise their illuminating light to welcome others.