Gail Futoran
August 31st 04, 10:24 PM
I thought they had all abandoned me. Last year,
new pond, gadzillion toad tadpoles while my
back was turned. This year, nada.
Then a few days ago I found a green tree frog
(the very first I've seen on my property in
10 years) near the stock tank pond, and moved
it (carefully) over to the in-ground pond. Put it
on the sloping beach so it could decide where
to go and it dove right in.
Today I saw another green tree frog by the
stock tank - so either he/she returned or it's
the mate and I'm an evil human. :) Apparently
steep-sided ponds aren't a problem for these
little guys.
While checking out the in-ground pond today
I saw at least one of the small, olive green,
rough-skin frogs I haven't been able to identify
but which I've seen around here a fair amount,
especially after rain.
So now I'm flush with frogs and happy!
Gail
near San Antonio TX
new pond, gadzillion toad tadpoles while my
back was turned. This year, nada.
Then a few days ago I found a green tree frog
(the very first I've seen on my property in
10 years) near the stock tank pond, and moved
it (carefully) over to the in-ground pond. Put it
on the sloping beach so it could decide where
to go and it dove right in.
Today I saw another green tree frog by the
stock tank - so either he/she returned or it's
the mate and I'm an evil human. :) Apparently
steep-sided ponds aren't a problem for these
little guys.
While checking out the in-ground pond today
I saw at least one of the small, olive green,
rough-skin frogs I haven't been able to identify
but which I've seen around here a fair amount,
especially after rain.
So now I'm flush with frogs and happy!
Gail
near San Antonio TX