Thank goodness we had rain overnight Saturday, as well as the big dump over night last night. We haven't had significant rain in weeks. Brief showers, but not enough to fill the frog pond. Tree frogs croak on the branches, in vain, since there is nowhere to lay eggs. This guy sits in our mailbox waiting for night when he can find a meal.
The leopard frogs sit in the dewy grass until the twins scare them onto the gravel. The pond is a great place for the twins. They do not realize, however, that the lily leaves cover the water.
The bog is getting shallow as August heat causes them to evaporate.
We have been in the forest grabbing rocks for the garden.
I found a salamander.
Blue-spotted Salamander
(Ambystoma laterale)
Buster helped me! I buried it under the leaves, convinced Buster to take off, and we moved away.
Such fun in the wetland. Buster took a flying leap for feline kind.
Buster looked like a drowned black rat!
What fun here, Jenn!
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Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Lovin' those critter shots!
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if the kittens enjoyed their adventure in the swamp, even if Buster did get more water than he bargained for.
ReplyDeleteWe could sure use some rain down here.
Hi Jenn! It looks like I will have fun exploring here. I like your nature pics and Buster.
ReplyDeleteI have a little black cat named Munchkin, who looks a lot like Buster!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun! I love that you talk to the salamander you found, and end up apologizing for disturbing him. I do that, too.
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