> Had a beautiful outing with Mrs (Dr) Binkley yesterday on the bike path in
> Granville Ohio. I succeeded in leading her off the beaten path and down
> along Racoon Creek. In a back channel that had been reduced to shallow
> pools, I noticed some small topminnows/toothcarps. After repeated and
> amusing attempts to splash one out of the water by hand, I finally found
> some in a pool so small and shallow that I was able to grab one.
Gambusia!
> Just as I suspected! These are not native to Ohio, and to my knowledge do
> not overwinter without a warm water source. So these guys must have been
> released this year or have found a way to survive in this creek.
>
>
> Mark Binkley
> Columbus Ohio USA <))><
> mbinkley_at_earthling.net
>
>
>
>
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