I posted part one of this story on another BBS page, but I’ve re-emptied, lined, refilled the pond, replaced the rocks and planted some water lillies, and then added a hatch to the mesh (hinged with zip ties) for better access.
The mesh is there to protect any (future fish) and reptiles from Kookaburras and other birds while they’re drinking. We get common garden skinks, Eastern Water skinks, Major skinks, as well as lots of Asian house geckos.
