Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Frog Weather

Rana catesbeianaAn enormous Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) in the Lullwater.Rana catesbeianaNonchalant as a dozen people file by five feet away.

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4 responses to “Frog Weather”

  1. taramoyle

    Frogs are the coolest! Can’t wait to hear some spring peepers.

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    1. mthew

      Find some wetlands instantly: it’s actually getting late for peepers.

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  2. Out Walking the Dog

    Spectacular eyeball photo. Something ancient looking out…

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    1. mthew

      They can live several years, even a few in their tadpole stage. As usual, the internet presents a range of years, but it looks like 10 years is the maximum.

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