I have a big Redear bed in my front yard under a willow tree. I sat in a chair down there yesterday afternoon and watched them for about 30 minutes.

It is full of big males right now that are steadily fanning the old beds out. It is neat to watch them flare their gills out and flash that red patch when another male approaches "their" bed.

I guess the full moon got them in the mood for getting things read for action!