Any insects visiting our pond for a drink better best beware — if they choose their landing spot poorly, they’ll probably become lunch. Our pond, lovely though it is, is home to several amphibious lurkers, and these frogs are quite patient as they wait for their next meal.
Frogzilla is our largest bullfrog, and she’s clever, oh so clever. She decided that rather than attempt to catch insects by floating in the pond with the other frogs, she’d instead lay claim to the waterfall.
I wouldn’t mind this so much, except suddenly our songbirds are at risk for being on the menu. The waterfall is a favorite drinking and bathing spot for our birds.
Depending on where she chooses to rest, she is well camouflaged. Sometimes I don’t notice her myself, unless I venture too close and she suddenly jumps into the pond.
When she’s back in the hot-tub pond, she takes advantage of special observation spots.
Frogzilla might be a little scary in the aquatic world, but you can tell she’s been a favorite photographic subject of mine. Do you see the leopard frog with her in the photo above?
I’m so glad I’m not bite-sized.
I have to admit I am not a “fan of frogs” BUT having said that, these photos are fantastic. Love it with the horsetail. Great shot, great lighting, great captures.
K
Will this frog actually catch and eat a bird? I think if I saw that happen I’d be a bit less fond of frogs. I can’t wait to get started on my pond!
I’ve seen bullfrogs take birds. Not really a pleasant sight, since I love birds so much, but so many frogs and toads are in trouble around the world, I guess I can’t begrudge them a meal. Beautiful photos, Meredith!
I love frogs and I had a couple of monster bullfrogs…not sure where they are now but a few smaller ones have come into the pond…every week I find more who join us for the season…great pics
Frogs eat birds? Huh. I thought they would be insect only eaters. Crazy, and yep, great photos.
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This is the way my Uncle Seth taught it to me:
What a funny bird the toad are
Him ain’t got no tail….almost….hardly any
When him sits, him squats
When him walks, him hops
On the tail which him ain’t got none…almost…hardly any
Well, how about that! It’s such a fun little poem — nice to see the variation! Thanks for sharing it!