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April 30, 2014 Elizabeth

I was reading a lot of the static pages of the blog this week and I realized that I need to do a lot of updates to the citizen science portion of this blog.  There is a GREAT website now that wasn’t in existence when I started this blog.  I’ll be adding this to the res … [Read more...]

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Toads in the yard

June 23, 2013 Elizabeth

Still keeping an eye on the toads. Very few were visible in the spring, but we are starting to see some now. Medium and small toads in the backyard … [Read more...]

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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...]

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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 spo … [Read more...]

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One night, Two Toads

May 21, 2010 Elizabeth

So, I haven’t been home much during daylight hours and therefore, haven’t seen a lot of birds.  But, I have been spotting quite a few toads in the evenings.  Here are 2 different toads I saw tonight. … [Read more...]

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American Toad Photos

May 19, 2010 Elizabeth

I spotted another American Toad (bufo americanus).  Had an opportunity for a few great shots. … [Read more...]

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