The yard has been fairly self sufficient which is good at this time. Here's a slideshow with captions of our recent sightings. Includes recent sightings: Tussock Moth Caterpillar, Tree Frog, American Toad, and even toad scat! … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2024
Tilda by Day & by Night
Tilda is leaning into her only dog era. She's been playing a lot and getting a lot of one on one time. Here's our little cactus patch. It's starting to grow! And what day around here would be complete without seeing a toad. Not as many around right now, but spotted this … [Read more...]
Gratitude in Grief
Note - I am actually writing this over 2 years later, with a lot of space & time. I could not have written this in the days after my Mom's death, but that is when I am dating it for and that is the place I want to put these memories and these words. My mom died. I … [Read more...]
VIDEO: American Toad eats a bug!
We were out checking for various amphibians and hit the jackpot! There were so many tiny toads everywhere. Then, a wood frog peeking out at us. And toads of all sizes. Our Extra Large porch toad was out and eating various bugs. We thought it looked like he could eat a tiny toad! … [Read more...]
A Well Camouflaged Toad
This American Toad was So Well Camouflaged! Scroll through the progression in the gallery to "zoom" in! When do you spot him? Later we spotted this toad huddling under our little American Flag. … [Read more...]
Recent Sightings – An Update
Been a few weeks. It's been a season of change. But, we've been observing the yard and taking note. Here's a gallery of our recent sightings. Canada Goldenrod American Toads Tree Frogs Baltimore Oriole Monarch Caterpillar … [Read more...]
