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The Toads Were All Gone!!
Last Thursday and Friday I spent long hours at Pawlings Farm where truly hundreds of American toads were doing their annual mating dance in the vernal pools. There were not nearly as many as in years past, but still there were hundreds. I told my daughter- in- law that she and her daughter Piper…
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The Tree Frog and the Morning Glory
For the first time in all the many years I have taken photographs in Valley Forge I came across a tree frog. A tiny little frog that makes a big, big noise. Not only did I find one, but on my way out of the field, I found this second one. Be still my…
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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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The Little Toad in the Grass
My friend Christian Hunhold came over today and graciously helped me process my first photograph in Photoshop. I am on a steep learning curve here folks, but I am determined to learn this new software. This little toad making his way from the pond to the woods is my inspiration. Keep your fingers crossed.
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Blowing Bubbles
The American Toads are at it again in the little pools at Paulings Farm in Valley Forge
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The Indigo Bunting
Mr. Indigo Bunting was not happy with me. He had a nest in a bush just by the path into the woods. I just stayed put and he just flew around me, yelling at me to take my big lens and please go home. So I did.
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The Tiger Beetle
Found these beautiful, but scary ferocious and carnivorous Tiger Beetles on the floor of the woods in Pauling’s Farm in Valley Forge today. Look at the Jaws on the Tiger Beetle He was not the least bit intimidated my my presence