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2018 Tree Work & Other Snaps

December 30, 2018 Elizabeth

Realized we never shared any of the tree work we did this past year. We had the trees in the backyard cleaned up. The Poplar trees were removed and the ash trees that had suffered Emerald Ash Borer disease. Luckily, the walnut tree is able to be salvaged and the tree guy thinks … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Blogging, Landscaping, Toads, Wild Turkey American Toad, Bufo americanus, Trees-R-Us, Wild Turkey

2017 Wrap Up

December 30, 2017 Elizabeth

Here's some snaps from 2017 that we haven't shared here before! We had some unique visitors last summer! … [Read more...]

Blogging, Insects, Landscaping, Summer, Toads American Toad, Bufo americanus, Flowers, Insects, Praying Mantis, Toads

First Video of a Toad Eating a Bug

October 4, 2017 Elizabeth

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Toads American, Bufo

Graphic Warning – Snake Eats Toad

August 17, 2017 Elizabeth

Snake After Meal

It happened again that we came upon a snake eating a toad. Steve stepped out the door and the snake was writhing and trying to get it in. It was far too late to intervene so nature had to take its course. We quietly videotaped and recorded the scene and then let the snake be. If … [Read more...]

Lizards Turtles and More, Toads American Toad, Garter Snake, Injured Toad

2015 Wrap Up

December 30, 2015 Elizabeth

Well, apparently I didn't blog AT ALL in 2015! Here's a review of some of our best photos around here in 2015. With no commentary because clearly I wasn't blogging in 2015! … [Read more...]

Blogging, Cat, Dogs, Insects, Toads, Wild Turkey Chip, Quincy

Tons of Toads

July 12, 2014 Elizabeth

Saw a lot of toads tonight! Here's a few pics. The one with the ruler is our porch toad. I'm pretty sure he's the same one from several years ago. Made my night! Above are two toads The one Steve calls bony back in the flower bed. This one was hopping across the … [Read more...]

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