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Late Season Toad!

October 19, 2023 Elizabeth

54 degrees, wind out of the south. Lowest temp we think we've ever seen porch toad out in. We also have some late season iris blooming! The white iris already bloomed earlier in the summer. I learned from the gentleman who gave me these that sometimes you will get a 2nd … [Read more...]

Toads

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

Fall Toads & Wild Turkeys

September 14, 2023 Elizabeth

Most of the migratory songbirds have left for the season but now is the time that we start seeing some turkeys! There's been a good sized group coming in here. We are also seeing more toads now that snake activity has slowed a bit. They are loading up on bugs under the porch … [Read more...]

Toads, Wild Turkey

Fearless Fox Squirrel & so much more!

July 15, 2023 Elizabeth

There is a lot growing, buzzing and flying around here this summer! We've got several different kinds of milkweed growing and lots of other flowers. We also had an uncommon visitor - a chipmunk was here for a while today! He's so tiny! And we saw a toad and a snake in … [Read more...]

Furry Wildlife, Insects, Landscaping, Summer, Toads

Fall Porch Toad

September 22, 2022 Elizabeth

Steve took these snaps of our porch toad. He's getting big! We typically keep seeing the toads until the temps get below 55 all the time. They sure are fun to have around! Here's a few more pics showing his size. I liked this close up of his face though. … [Read more...]

Fall, Toads

Porch Toads still out

September 11, 2022 Elizabeth

We've continued to see some toads out and about! Loading up on bugs before winter. … [Read more...]

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