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Making Friends

August 17, 2013 Elizabeth

Quincy & June are working on their friendship Quincy: Hey, you like looking out here, too? June: When I have nothing better to do. June: One day, you’ll learn Quincy: No, one day you’ll learn this is my favorite sleeping place … [Read more...]

Cat, Dogs, Summer Furry Friends, Junes, Quincy

Toads survive drought

September 13, 2012 Elizabeth

I've been worried this summer because we haven't seen many toads.  Good news!  Saw 1 small and 4 large today. … [Read more...]

Summer, Toads summer, Toads

Walking Stick

September 9, 2011 Elizabeth

This guy was sitting on the patio door when I came home today! … [Read more...]

Summer Insects

Summer Toad Photo & a Cool Insect

July 22, 2010 Elizabeth

Here's a nice summer toad photo. We haven’t been home as much as in previous year’s and have not seen as many toads, but they are still around.  We are growing a few container vegetables this year and I spotted this very well camouflaged insect recently. Can you … [Read more...]

Summer, Toads Bufo americanus, Insects, Toads

Passing Along Information About Bat Conservation International

May 19, 2010 Elizabeth

So, I try not to use this blog as a soapbox, but all of us birders and backyard wildlife enthusiasts need to get concerned about bats.  White Nose Syndrome is a real threat to bat populations.  Bats are a very important part of the balance in our ecosystem.  I … [Read more...]

Bats, Blogging, Summer Bat Conservation International, Bats, Gray Bat, White Nose Syndrome

Rescued a Wood Frog

June 26, 2009 Elizabeth

We recently did some work on the entrance to our crawl space.  We haven’t yet finished and put a cover on it, so it is a bit of a toad trap.  When we let the dog out, we try and check the trap and make sure that no toads or frogs have accidentally jumped in the … [Read more...]

Frogs, Summer Wood Frog

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