Tag Archives: American Bullfrog

07.03.2020 Frog Friday-Hey Bullfrog!

Posted on July 3, 2020 by

Female Bullfrog two ways. I started a bit farther away and slowly crawled closer until I filled the frame with the 180.  Females have tympanums (the round ear drum behind the eye) smaller or about the same size as the … Continue reading →

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06.12.2020-2 It’s also Frog Friday

Posted on June 12, 2020 by

Fergus was in a reflective mood this morning. Click me!   🙂

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06.05.2020 Flashbacks Friday

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

The full moon was hidden last night and remains so this morning so into the archives we dive. Still a bit early for our water lilies but they should be coming along soon. The past couple of months have been … Continue reading →

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09.13.2019 Frog Friday 4

Posted on September 13, 2019 by

Frog season won’t be with us much longer as they will soon head for winter’s mud hibernation.  For now I’ll take advantage of the opportunities and I hope you won’t get too bored with frogs. 🙂 Of course, summer’s passing … Continue reading →

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09.06.2019 Bullfrog Blues Friday

Posted on September 6, 2019 by

I am always bemused by frogs and their seemingly calm expression as they sit or float, occasionally giving up a croak.  Is that to attract a mate?  To express dominance?  To claim their own space?  Does he have the blues? … Continue reading →

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08.30.2019 Flashback Frog Friday

Posted on August 30, 2019 by

Two habits in one.  🙂

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08.23.2019 Frog Friday II

Posted on August 23, 2019 by

Another subject I can’t stop shooting. I’ve only been seeing bullfrogs and green frogs this year, but I am happy with them.  There’s just something about their calm expression that makes me just a bit giddy.  🙂 Again with the … Continue reading →

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08.09.2019 Frog Friday

Posted on August 9, 2019 by

I know that I just posted a frog two days ago, but this guy is so handsome and obliging that I had to share him too. This was also in Moosehorn Pond.  No frogs tomorrow, I promise.  🙂

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05.29.2019 Frog season is here

Posted on May 29, 2019 by

It was pretty chilly Saturday morning, so I was surprised to hear some croaking in Poor Farm Swamp. I believe this is a female.  The vocal sac never expanded while I was watching so I can’t be sure, but a … Continue reading →

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08.20.2018 Frog Monday

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

Not an official day, but for me any day with a frog in it is a good one.  🙂 Edit-Bullfrog- Lithobates catesbeianus…I always confuse who has or has not the ridge down the back.

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