Tag Archives: amphibian

02.10.2023 Hey! How about a frog friday?

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Steve Gingold

We’ve had a warm winter but not quite warm enough for the frogs to return. But maybe we’ll have one of those storied early springs and the waters will warm enough for a frogcalypse. 2007 ♀

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01.13.2023 Frog Friday for Frog Fans

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Steve Gingold

I know a few of you enjoy the little green guys so here’s a green frog that is a green frog. I’ve got nothing against snakes in the grass but prefer frogs in the grass. I saved this in a … Continue reading →

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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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07.29.2022 Frog Friday

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Here’s a green frog-Lithobates clamitans from 2009.  I made a bunch of frog shots last weekend but wasn’t thrilled with any of them so dug into the archives and found this one that had never been processed. Most of my … Continue reading →

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07.22.2022 Frog Friday

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Steve Gingold

For a change a non-green frog…well just a slight hint of green here and there. Pickerel Frog-Lithobates palustris in the grass and mud the way one usually finds them. I  know they are around when I see the grass wiggle … Continue reading →

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07.15.2022 Frog Friday

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Steve Gingold

I have no idea if this is the same little guy I shot with the iPhone two FFs ago. They change color, hence the versicolor moniker, so that’s not a hint.  At any rate, at least this one is in … Continue reading →

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07.08.2022 Happy Frog Friday!

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Steve Gingold

While walking along the Norwottuck Rail Trail on the 4th of July I spotted this little Green Frog enjoying the sunny morning. Green Frog-Lithobates clamitans fma Rana clamitans male. It’s a pretty easy life for a frog, just lazing around … 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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