Tag Archives: American Bullfrog

03.03.2023 F F

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Steve Gingold

Still a few long weeks to go.  This is a June shot which is about as early as we see them return from their mud haven.  But it’s been a warm winter so maybe an early arrival this year.

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09.23.2022 Frog Friday-maybe the last?

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Steve Gingold

We are starting to get a few nights in the 30’s although not a frost in the immediate future.  But that might be chilly enough to trigger hibernation. This past Monday I visited one of the more reliable locations for … Continue reading →

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09.02.2022 Frog Friday

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Someone needs a little motivation.

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08.26.2022 Sweet Feet Frog Friday

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Steve Gingold

It is probably just me but those feet are so cute.  

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08.19.2022 Frog Friday-Ah Youth

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Steve Gingold

While jockeying for position between the two Frog Friday shots of August 5, I spotted this young and colorful bullfrog sitting a few feet away from the larger and more mature frog. Female bullfrog-Lithobates catesbeianus in Poor Farm Swamp on … Continue reading →

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08.05.2022 Happy Frog Friday

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Prior to finding the Green Herons this past Monday, I came across several bullfrogs enjoying Poor Farm Swamp’s quiet morning.  This little guy was the first.  Others to follow on future FFs….or sooner. My first attempt of the morning.  I … Continue reading →

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06.17.2022 Frog Friday- a new favorite?

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Steve Gingold

It’s hard to pick just one favorite and of course the most recent stands out in your mind.  But the lighting and pose along with the floating leaf all make this at least among my favorites. Another shot from this … Continue reading →

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06.03.2022 Frog Friday-Croaking for Love

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Some animals mate for life, birds especially, but frogs do not.  Basically their version of a one night stand. Once mating is completed they go their own way and once the female lays her eggs she also hits the road … Continue reading →

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04.22.2022-Frog Friday-The Thinker

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Steve Gingold

On Earth Day 2022, this thoughtful bullfrog might be pondering the future of our planet and the health of its environment. Well, of course that is putting a bit too much anthropomorphism into this image but frogs are a keystone … Continue reading →

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02.25.2022 Frog Friday

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Steve Gingold

There’s snow on the way here and more single nighttime digits forecast. Seems an apt time to gaze upon some green goodness. Meteorological Spring is just 5 days away.  🙂

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