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Wildlife Reports => Toronto Wildlife => Topic started by: gary yankech on November 02, 2011, 10:58:40 PM

Title: frogs, frogs and more frogs.....
Post by: gary yankech on November 02, 2011, 10:58:40 PM
I seem to have themes going..... just a few frogs from the Rouge this year.

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green frog (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49663413@N08/6296787562/) by Gary Yankech (http://www.flickr.com/people/49663413@N08/), on Flickr
Found basking on the rocks in the Rouge River at the bottom of Twyn Rivers Drive.

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green frog (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49663413@N08/5923930491/) by Gary Yankech (http://www.flickr.com/people/49663413@N08/), on Flickr
This guy posed for me in a mucky, smelly tree stump infested swamp.  I was actually on a Odonate survey but could not resist taking his picture with him posing like that. I was almost waist deep in water, trying desperately not to get my camera wet.


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female green frog (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49663413@N08/5893029860/) by Gary Yankech (http://www.flickr.com/people/49663413@N08/), on Flickr
Behind Pearse House, across from the Zoo, I discover a tiny secret man-made pond....this female green frog was guarding her tadpoles.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2207/5714453048_bc3e7f7016.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49663413@N08/5714453048/)
American Toads mating (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49663413@N08/5714453048/) by Gary Yankech (http://www.flickr.com/people/49663413@N08/), on Flickr
This past spring, while watching for spring migration at Ressor Pond, just north of Hwy 407, I stumbled on a large group of mating American Toads.  
They were frolicking away while I tucked myself behind some low lying reeds.


Gary Yankech
Title: Re: frogs, frogs and more frogs.....
Post by: JW Mills on November 05, 2011, 10:30:53 AM
Nice pics Gary!
 #2 looks quite regal!
Title: Re: frogs, frogs and more frogs.....
Post by: Bird Brain on November 05, 2011, 04:01:12 PM
Fantastic photos - and how much do I love your photo #2!   :D
Title: Re: frogs, frogs and more frogs.....
Post by: gary yankech on November 05, 2011, 08:02:05 PM
Quote from: "Bird Brain"
Fantastic photos - and how much do I love your photo #2!   :D
Thanks!.....I always carry my camera for those candid moments!

Gary Yankech
Title: Re: frogs, frogs and more frogs.....
Post by: Irene on November 05, 2011, 08:26:29 PM
Quote from: "zed"
Nice pics Gary!
 #2 looks quite regal!

He's just missing the crown! (sorry I could not resist)

Great series of shots, I didn't realize we had so many frogs and toads!
Title: Re: frogs, frogs and more frogs.....
Post by: Moira on November 06, 2011, 12:49:47 AM
I took many frog pictures myself this spring and early summer.  I have a very similar shot to #2 from the Rouge.  These are just great - I really like the last one.
Title: Re: frogs, frogs and more frogs.....
Post by: Brian Bailey on November 25, 2011, 09:45:07 PM
Nice set Gary!

The toads are a great shot.

BB