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So. Many. Toads.

May 21, 2024 Elizabeth

It's been a good year for toads. As it starts getting hotter & drier most years they move on, so not sure how much longer they'll be here. So, we had to head out in the last couple weeks on a toad hunt. Here's some of our favorite photos. First up is the one we call … [Read more...]

Toads Toads

A Couple of Toads holed up together

April 14, 2021 Elizabeth

cuddly toads

Well, after the rain happened and there was a little toad party out in the yard, the next morning we found these 2 cuddlebugs. We covered them with a leaf after we took the picture. … [Read more...]

Toads Toads

Toad Pics

July 22, 2020 Elizabeth

What's summertime with some toad pics? And, a squirrel raiding the feeder. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Blogging, Squirrels, Summer, Toads American Toad, Bufo americanus, Toads

Stan the Porch Toad

July 21, 2020 Elizabeth

So, this isn't in MY backyard, but instead in my mom's backyard. She has this really big toad that started living in a flower pot on her back patio. You can follow him on Facebook here and learn more about his antics. … [Read more...]

Summer, Toads #NotMyYard, American Toad, Stan The Toad, Toads

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

Toad-ally awesome Wednesday

May 25, 2014 Elizabeth

Beautiful day today. Finally starting to seem like spring. Steve has seen several toads while mowing but mostly tiny ones. Here's 2 good sized toads in the yard today. … [Read more...]

Spring, Toads Bufo americanus, Toads

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