Friday, 18 September 2026

Frogs, toads, and katydids

The day begins.

Soon they shall sleep. Here are the two bullfrogs in the goldfish pond. I'll have to move them soonish.



Our bullfrog is growing, despite its left eye. 


His buddy is a bit larger.

Last year, I snapped a photo of the bullfrog catching ants. Isn't that an impressive tongue?!


Can you see the tree frog on the wall?!  Grand little bug eaters. Adorable, too!



It seems we have a resident garden toad! Still here.


Baby Katydid, looks more stirking in the shade than in the sunshine.

A nymph vs. adult, they have fulfilled their life cycle this year!



I was reading on the back deck, and noticed a toe biter! 



13 comments:

Jeanie said...

You have this amazing wildlife world and it fascinates me.

RedPat said...

The seasons are changing.

tz_garden said...

What is that thing, the toe biter?

Shug said...

I love seeing the lily pads... I've never actually seen a frog sitting on one. Nature is truly amazing

Mary Kirkland said...

I've never seen a toe biter in person. Weird looking bug. Love the frogs though.

Granny Sue said...

Great pics, Jenn! You have a good eye. Like those frogs.

Barbara said...

That would be a little boy’d dream spot!

Red said...

I'll have to take a look at the Katydids around here.

Anvilcloud said...

Cool post.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
A lovely look at the small and often unnoticed... YAM xx

Val Ewing said...

Hannah loves to play with these critters if they show up on the porch. She picks them up and spits them out without harming them. She learned to avoid the stink bugs.

DeniseinVA said...

Amazing little critters! Thanks Jenn!

MARY G said...

Excellent bug and amphibian shots - not easy. Impressive.