Vernal ponds are wetlands that are dry part of the year; they can have many kinds of vegetation. Prairie potholes are depressed wetlands that fill up with rain or melted snow; they are located primarily in the Upper Midwest.
California Vernal PondsCalifornia Vernal Ponds,
California Chaparral Institute,
Article with several photographs.
http://www.californiachaparral.com/vernalpools.htm...
Prairie Pothole and Marsh WetlandsPrairie Pothole and Marsh Wetlands,
Texas Coastal Wetlands,
What's the difference between a prairie pothole and marsh wetland? Find out here.
http://texaswetlands.org/wetland-types/prairie-pot...
Prairie PotholesPrairie Potholes,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
A combination of text and photographs.
https://www.epa.gov/wetlands/prairie-potholes
Vernal Pond - Camp Naturalist
Vernal Pond - Camp Naturalist
Wood & Western Chorus Frogs Calling - April 7, 2008
Please visit the website to view photographs,
http://gocb.wordpress.com/category/vernal-pond/
Vernal pond VideoVernal pond,
YouTube.com,
Video length: 0:24.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...