The summer heat and lack of rain has caused the vernal pool to dry up completely but that hasn't stopped a variety of wildlife from stopping by. More cool trail cam videos here: https://youtu.be/norNomqvK5c
Vernal pools, also known as ephemeral pools, autumnal pools, and temporary woodland ponds, typically fill with water in the autumn or winter due to rainfall and rising groundwater and remain ponded through the spring and into summer.
Vernal pools dry completely by the middle or end of summer each year, or at least every few years. Occasional drying prevents fish from establishing permanent populations, which is critical to the reproductive success of many amphibian and invertebrate species that rely on breeding habitats free of fish predators.
This whitetail deer buck is going to be a dandy come fall! Awesome velvet rack so far! He's going to be a fun one to watch!
Location: Ottawa, Ontario - Canada Date: June 28 to July 7, 2022 Trail Camera: Zopu
