Wood Frogs Mating In Vernal Pool

in nature •  7 years ago  (edited)

Screen Shot 2018-03-22 at 2.22.22 PM.jpgWood Frog (Rana sylvatica)

These are among the first frogs to mate in late winter. I have seen them in vernal pools still partially iced over.

They are very wary, and hard to sneak up on. As Annie Dillard says, you have to "stop much, and sit often."

[Later, take care!]

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Is that place in area where you live? If so it's beautiful!

Thank you!
Yes sir! I am pretty fortunate to have this surrounding me. I do enjoy getting outside!