The willows in Delta Ponds turn a beautiful orange in the winter to add a bit of color along the banks. Meanwhile during the winter and spring months the water flows freely, entering the Ponds at the south end of the park and returning to the Willamette River at the north end. In this scene some rocks create small rapids with white water. The other day I saw that beavers appeared to be starting a dam here. We will see how it turns out. Things like this make constant changes in the Ponds; trees may fall and change the appearance, winter water may change the shape or depth of a pond, and of course each season brings its own unique character. As a result, the Ponds are ever changing and always interesting. This keeps me coming back.