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Category Archives: Frogs
Do the frogs know something I don’t?
The frogs came out of winter hibernation about a week ago when we received lots of cold rain. They’ve been croaking ever since. And now they have even mated and laid eggs! Today is a cold, windy, cloudy 40 degree … Continue reading
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Incredible spring sounds and sights
As I began my day with breakfast on the front deck, I noticed a lot of chirping and realized there was a flock of small birds nearby. Unfortunately, not quite near enough (even with binoculars) to see them clearly. I … Continue reading
Sights, smells and sounds of spring
The peach tree’s flower buds are swelling. I love that deep rich pink color at this stage of their growth. As I knelt down to find the fox’s grape (Fritillaria uva-vulpis) blooming, I crushed the dead stalks of bee balm … Continue reading
Life cycles
It’s wonderful to see the cycles of life and seasons move onwards. Today I discovered the frog eggs have hatched and hundreds of tadpoles cling to rocks and vases in the pool. After so many cool, cloudy days and another … Continue reading
Vegetable garden beds in winter
This morning I couldn’t resist standing outside in the low 30 temps until I captured just the right moment for recording the winter vegetable garden as the sun and fog rose. (I wanted a truly representative photo to submit to … Continue reading
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Pond frog
After weeks of hearing the frogs in the pond – and not being able to see them because they jump out of sight whenever I come around – I went out in the rain to check on the pond’s water … Continue reading
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Looking like a frog
Some of the tadpoles are developing front legs as well as back legs now.
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Tadpole update
Here’s where we left off at the end of March – tadpoles growing within their eggs and leaving the gelatinous egg mass for the bigger pool surrounding them. Since then I have been watching these guys grow and attempting to … Continue reading
Asparagus arrival
Oh my! The asparagus is coming up. I planted 25 crowns three years ago and have eagerly anticipated being able to eat as much asparagus as I can. Last year provided a good-size crop and I bet this year will … Continue reading
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Tadpoles!
The frog eggs have developed more and the tadpoles are better defined. In this photo you can see the mass of frog eggs which are now a mass of tadpoles. Many of the tadpoles have left the egg nest entirely. … Continue reading