A Frog at Last
Frogs vs. Snakes.
I have always been very fond of frogs, and was so pleased a few years ago when we had lots of them in our pond. Plenty of frog spawn, then plenty of tadpoles, then plenty of froglets. They all disappeared very quickly, and I soon found out why. We also seem to have a population of grass snakes.
Grass snakes are completely harmless, and are becoming much rarer, so I should feel happy that they seem to be thriving in our garden – but I like frogs more!
This year, there has been just one frog occupying the pond, and I have been trying to get a photo of him. Up until now he has been very shy, but today he decided to pose for me….
I just hope he or she stays alert, and evades the snakes. After all, snakes can eat many other things – they don’t have to pick on these lovely creatures.
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Guy Hogan | Aug 7, 2009 | Reply
Well, Katien, I think your frog is a gonner; but it is a beauty and so is the absolutely clear and nicely captured photo.
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Lostash | Aug 7, 2009 | Reply
We have the same problem! Grass snakes galore and a declining number of frogs year on year. I like frogs too, but the snakes are just incredible creatures!
chris73 | Aug 7, 2009 | Reply
Nice pic even if frogs are not my best. But that frog seems qute! (as cute as afrog could be:)
Aldrin A Wilding West | Aug 17, 2009 | Reply
I’ve been accused as being mad as a box of frogs, but if they look like that, I’m not too bad I guess….ribbit….My mother-in-law loves frogs….I love both. Nice little piece and well taken photo too. Thanks for sharing it.
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martie | Aug 23, 2009 | Reply
I’m rooting for the frog!
nice photo and cute article.