Cinnamon teal are common ducks in the marsh. They are named for their reddish-brown color. Leopard frogs feed on many insects found in the marsh. Pondweed seeds can survive long periods of drought. Tiny midge larvae live underwater feeding on dead plants.
Many animals eat midge larvae.
Water boatman can fly and swim. These aquatic insects eat algae. Duckweed is a tiny floating plant eaten by ducks. Garter Snakes move easily on land or in water. They eat tadpoles, frogs and small fish.