Tag Archives: Moosehorn Road Pond

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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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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08.04.2022 Turtle Thursday

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Eastern Painted Turtle-Chrysemys picta, female. Females have shorter front nails.  A male’s are noticeably longer. While shooting at Moosehorn Pond this past Sunday, I had hoped to photograph a turtle.  No luck and it was getting late so I packed … Continue reading →

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07.19.2022 On Dasher

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Another fun find at Moosehorn Pond.  I was able to get out on Monday after holing up for a while and in addition to a lot more Autumn Meadowhawks at Gauco Pond, came across this handsome guy. Blue Dasher-Pachydiplax longipennis. … 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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03.27.2022 Silent Sunday….Brrrrrrr

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Steve Gingold
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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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09.10.2021 Frog Friday

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Steve Gingold

I found this guy hanging around in Moosehorn Pond a while back.  Although I don’t think he was actually gripping the twig it does appear that way and a bit menacing as well.   🙂 I’ll be taking a blogging break … Continue reading →

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08.23.2021 Not what I was looking for…

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Although I was just there on Saturday and there are so many places to visit, I decided to return to Moosehorn Pond this morning.  I have wanted to photograph a particular flower, Marsh St. Johnswort, for a few years and … Continue reading →

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08.19.2021 Thurtlesday…I’ve got my eye on you

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Steve Gingold

I was just about to leave Moosehorn Pond last Saturday when I spotted this Eastern  Painted Turtle-Chrysemys picta picta enjoying some relaxing time on a log.  I spoiled it by stopping to photograph her and after a few exposures down she … Continue reading →

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