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VIDEO: American Toad climbing onto porch!

May 3, 2024 Elizabeth

We often see the toads on our side porch. There's a light in this area that attracts bugs and so lots of herps gather under the light. Last night, it was a warm-ish spring rain and my husband let the dogs out at about 1am and spotted quite a few toads and even a frog! The … [Read more...]

Frogs, Spring, Toads

Wood Frog in March?!

March 8, 2024 Elizabeth

It has been the weirdest winter! I wish that I had logged the temp when these pictures were taken. This is a wood frog that we saw on March 8th!! So crazy! … [Read more...]

Frogs, Winter

Wood Frog in the sun

October 3, 2023 Elizabeth

Steve spotted this wood frog in the sun. I love this picture he got of it! … [Read more...]

Frogs

Toads & Wood Frog

September 27, 2023 Elizabeth

It's been a mild fall and we've continued to see a lot of herps including wood frogs and toads. Here's some recent pics. And Steve shot a video of 2 toads hopping in the yard. … [Read more...]

Frogs, Toads

What’s New Around the yard? Feeder & Flower updates

May 16, 2023 Elizabeth

Spring is an exciting time of year! Every day brings new visitors to the yard and new things are sprouting up and beginning to bloom. It's my favorite time of year because everything feels dynamic and the world is full of possibility. So, here's a few updates! Here's the … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Frogs, Insects, Landscaping, Monarchs, Spring

Spring Peeper

August 22, 2022 Elizabeth

Rescued this spring peeper from the egress. Lighter just presented for scale. The peeper was safely released. … [Read more...]

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