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The Wood Frogs Have Arrived
I was walking the path through the woods off of Ship Road near our house today and I could hear the wood frogs calling. They have a cackling sound – sort of like chickens in the yard. I slowly made my way through the thick brush to a vernal pool where there must have…
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The Toads of Charlestown Meadows
Tom and I have taken long walks almost every day since the beginning of this sheltering in place. We walk around the perimeter of his community – Charlestown Meadows. Today as we walked past a little tiny pond I noticed a few toads looking very much like they were in love. I ran back…
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Terns in Love
I spent three wonderful days in Cape May with two wonderful friends. They gave me a chance to get out to the preserve and photograph the least terns who were making whoopee on the beach. Two Terns and a Fish “May I offer you a little sushi?” “Sorry it’s just too small.”
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Heard the American Toads
When I got to Pawlings Farm this morning, I heard the American Toads. They were so loud, I could tell from the parking area way up on the hill that they were down in the wetland having one great big party. I walked down through the Butterly Fields where I took a picture of…
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Pure Joy for a Bug Lover
I know where all the praying mantises hang out in Valley Forge. But also, I have to be patient because it takes all summer for them to grow up and become that much more visible. Yesterday was PURE JOY. I went to my secret garden and within five minutes found a couple in all…
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Northern Harrier Hawks in Valley Forge at Dusk Today (Click Photo for Better View)
The male Harrier Hawk is the light colored one on the right at the top. From what I have learned, he often has two lady friends at a time. Oh those boys!!
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Two’s Company – Three’s a Crowd
It’s mating season in Valley Forge and the American Toads are having one heck of a time.
