Two years ago, I moved two boulders near the bank of a dry vernal pond bed to use as seats when it filled up again.A year ago, the boulders became submerged and haven't broken the surface since.Today, the ducks stand on them to rise just enough out of the water during a daylong deluge.

Two years ago, I moved two boulders near the bank of a dry vernal pond bed to use as seats when it filled up again.A year ago, the boulders became submerged and haven't broken the surface since.Today, the ducks stand on them to rise just enough out of the water during a daylong deluge.