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Category Archives: Amphibians
Frog Tracks
The hot dry weather has taken its toll on our little pond. It is barely a mud puddle now, and may dry up entirely. Still, frogs (apparently bullfrogs) leave the edge of the pond upon my approach and head for the … Continue reading
Little Tiny Toads
Last week as I walked the gravel road near our house I saw a number of little tiny toads. I think they were the common American toad, Bufo americanus, because that seems to be what we have around here. However, … Continue reading
Posted in Biological diversity, frogs
Tagged Acris, americanus, Bufo, crepitans, cricket frogs, Toads
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Toads are Calling
Tonight is warm and the toads are calling. So are the gray tree frogs. The chorus frogs, which were so loud earlier are almost gone. But if I listen closely, through the songs of the others I can hear them.
Posted in Amphibians, frogs, gray tree frog
Tagged American toad, chorus frog, gray tree frog
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And the Answer is…
American toad. Bufo americanus. I haven’t heard them calling yet, but they will soon–they have a long call, which almost sounds like a sheep “baa”, but which can go on for half a minute or so.
A Small Dinner Guest
It was a very warm, humid day last night in Iowa, with thunderstorms coming in. We don’t normally have the air conditioner on but since it was so hot we did last night. I noticed this visitor outside our front … Continue reading
Posted in Amphibians, frogs, gray tree frog, Uncategorized
Tagged frogs, gray tree frog, Hyla versicolor, wealth
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