Gallery 325 (Aug 17, 2011). Most of the fish ponds in our surroundings are flooded in summer. With a bit of luck we have nevertheless found one which was obviously drained for major repairs. Lots of swan mussels lay on the still wet and soft ground. I've protected some from drying-out by taking them to deeper water. Moreover, I found some wonderful pearly seashells so that I almost would have forgotten that I was wading through knee-deep water and mud. (48 pictures and 6:12 min video in the members area).