In an effort to increase awareness, neighbors of Hirschman’s Pond and Trail will be writing their thoughts and observations on the wildlife that live there. Ricki Kartes: We have lived in the Nevada City area since the 1970s, and I worked locally for 34 years as a wildlife biologist. We purchased our property that borders approximately a quarter of the perimeter above Hirschman’s Pond in 1998. Our home and backyard overlook the pond, and for the past 14 years, we have watched and studied the wildlife that calls the pond their home. The pond supports a variety of species and …