Category Archives: Fauna

09.03.2021 Frog Friday Frog Fun

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Steve Gingold

When I visited MacLeod Field on this past Sunday I had insects on the mind and as you saw had an enjoyable time chasing the Silver-bordered Fritillary. But prior to that I was chasing a small moth when I saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Animal Behavior, Closeup Photography, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, amphibian, common gray treefrog, Dryophytes versicolor, eastern gray treefrog, Hyla versicolor, Lawrence Swamp, MacLeod Field, Massachusetts, New England, northern gray treefrog, tetraploid gray treefrog, tree frog, western massachusetts | 32 Comments

08.27.2021 Frog Friday…What?!! You didn’t bring flies?

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Sure looks like that’s what he’s thinking. Flies for Frogs Universal said my order had shipped but apparently not in time for this little guy. Bummer!

Posted in Animal Behavior, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, western massachusetts | 17 Comments

07.15.2021 Frog Friday eve

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Steve Gingold

A little early taste of Frog Friday. I’ve a cutie for tomorrow. In flower photography there is a technique called shoot through, iow using a leaf, grass, or some other object out of focus in the foreground to give a … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Animal Behavior, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, Amherst, bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, New England, Norwottuck Rail Trail, Poor Farm Swamp, western massachusetts | 20 Comments

07.02.2021 TGIFF

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Steve Gingold

It’s been a long week here at SGNP. I found a tick on me last Friday and got some doxycycline to be safe. Guess that I am now allergic to it. Face got all tingly and the advice is to … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Animal Behavior, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, amphibian, bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, New England, western massachusetts | 37 Comments

06.25.2021 It’s that day again

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Steve Gingold

We lost power for the better part of the day and once it came back there were so many things waiting to be done that I almost didn’t make a post. After the last couple of Frog Friday posts this … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Behavior, Closeup Photography, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, western massachusetts | 26 Comments

06.18.2021 Frog Friday-Bump on a Log Edition

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Visiting Moosehorn Pond this past Saturday, I felt that I had struck out looking for the little green guys. I did find all those nice lily pads with their water drops, but I am always looking for frogs. I gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn Color, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, western massachusetts | 30 Comments

06.15.2021-2 Two-fer Tuesday

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Steve Gingold

While looking for froggies for FFs to come, I saw this handsome Great Blue Heron across a pond, possibly Brickyard Pond, along the Norwottuck Rail Trail. Great Blue Heron- Ardea herodias I liked the pose but thought a little farther … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Animal Behavior, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Ardea herodias, bird, Brickyard Pond, fauna, Great Blue Heron, Massachusetts, New England, Norwottuck Rail Trail, wading bird, western massachusetts | 25 Comments

06.11.2021 Frog Friday-Bullfrog at the Poor Farm Mud Spa

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Steve Gingold

I bet those long toes could use a pedicure as well.

05.28.2021 Frog Friday-A feeble attempt

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Steve Gingold

The bullfrogs are back in healthy numbers in Poor Farm Swamp. Most were not in a good position for photography, lounging under the shrubs and grasses that grow along the banks of the ponds but all the mating sounds were … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Animal Behavior, Closeup Photography, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, Amherst, amphibian, bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, male bullfrog croaking, Massachusetts, New England, Norwottuck Rail Trail, Poor Farm Swamp, Rana catesbeiana, western massachusetts | 19 Comments

05.26.2021 Turtle Thursday Eve

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Steve Gingold

While walking the rail trail this past Sunday I noticed that the local snappers-Chelydra serpentina were laying their eggs in the dirt along the asphalt path. It is always exciting to see the moms laying the next generation even though … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Behavior, Fauna, Nature Photography | Tagged Chelydra serpentina, Massachusetts, New England, Norwottuck Rail Trail, Poor Farm Swamp, Snapping Turtle, western massachusetts | 24 Comments