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The Hops and Jumps of it: Toads and FrogsRead the article this discussion is about
This archived discussion is "read only". « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next » » Renie_Burghardt - Re: The Hops and Jumps of It In response to message posted by huntwhite:Hi Garnet, so, you've encountered a bug, eh? Hehehe, I like that, lost in OUTER Cyberlink. Sometimes that happens. Yes, I was telling Nichole I mentioned her in the article, and she printed it out and was taking it to school. She was only 5 or 6 when she did that, she says she knows better now. Thanks so much for visiting, Garnet. I always enjoy your comments. Renie -- posted by Renie_Burghardt » ruby - Kermits Hi Renie!Well, I knew frogs have teeth! LOL! That's because we disected them in school, poor things -- but it's part of the education process, so, I guess they made some major contributions there. Your piece is very informative, as usual! Reminded me of frog concerts in our backyard pond, and my frog collection (figurines and novelty items, not live ones!) back in Manila. -- posted by ruby » CrabApple - Re: Kermits In response to message posted by ruby:Renie, Some nights they suddenly stop their orchestration and I whisper to my husband "Something or someone is out there" probably a fox of the cat: then they tentively start up again and reach full crescendo. When I first made the pond we had lots of frogs, then I got some orange fish, which were lovely, gradually I noticed that our frog population diminished to almost nothing. I thought I must have killed them off when spraying for weeds with Round-up, so I let the weeds have their way around the pond, but the frogs did not come back: then a Blue Crane discovered my fish and over a number of weeks had them all for breakfast. I was devastated, I had grown to love those frolicking fish. I resolved to get some more and to put net over the pond to keep the Crane away, but I procrastinated and gradually the frogs started to return. It was then that I realized that the fish were eating the tadpoles and that was why I nolonger had frogs. After this discovery I have opted for frogs. I would not be without them. They are also creatures of my childhood, and I also had my little frog farm in a damp part of the garden. I loved your article as usual, it was so informative, and I have printed it out for my Granddaughters who live in the City and only really hear frogs when they come to visit us here in the country. Crabapple. -- posted by CrabApple » Renie_Burghardt - Re: Kermits In response to message posted by ruby:Hey Ruby, how the heck are you? Gee, I'm waiting to hear from you. Yes, I love frog concerts, and can't wait until I hear them again. Guess what? I have a small frog collection too! Thanks for visiting. So nice to see you here, Sis. Renie -- posted by Renie_Burghardt » Renie_Burghardt - Re: Re: Kermits In response to message posted by CrabApple:Crabapple, it's also nice to see you here, this morning. Yes, the fish will eat the tadpoles. Usually, frogs will pick a fishless pond to reproduce, if they can find it. I guess, sometimes we do have to choose. My grandaughters love to hear the frogs, too, when they visit from the city. And as I mentioned in the article, Nichole loves frogs, and tried to take one home with her. Fortunately, the little fellow made a lot of noise by jumping around in the suitcase, and we discovered it before it was too late. So pleased that you enjoyed the article. I bet you have some unusual frogs in Australia! And I hope your granddaughters enjoy the article as well. Thanks so much for visiting. Renie -- posted by Renie_Burghardt » CarolWallace - Re: Kermits In response to message posted by Renie_Burghardt:Orange fish - you mean like goldfish? I wonder if that's our problem?? We've had several bullfrogs take up residence in our pond - and for several years it was strange that they would come and stay for a few weeks and then leave. Over the last couple of summers, though, we seem to have some permanent residents - and I just love sitting int he gazebo in the summer evenings listening to the croaking chorus. But I'll just bet that our from population stays small because our bog orange goldfish are eating the little tadpoles. Tough choice! But now that we have a few adults I guess the fish can stay. -- posted by CarolWallace » Renie_Burghardt - Re: Re: Kermits In response to message posted by CarolWallace:Carol, the fish will eat the tadpoles they can catch, but many of them survive and make it. But when it comes to laying their eggs, frogs will choose a fishless body of water, if they can find one. I love the bullfrogs, too. They make such a lovely racket. Can't wait to hear them again. I expect to hear peepers any day now, it's been so mild here. Today, yellow jackets were out looking for food! Always enjoy hearing from you, Carol. -- posted by Renie_Burghardt » CarolWallace - Re: Kermits In response to message posted by Renie_Burghardt:Yellow jackets?? And we're still buried under snow! I am envious of all of you who talk about tree frogs. I have never even seen one except in pictures. -- posted by CarolWallace » Renie_Burghardt - Re: Re: Kermits In response to message posted by CarolWallace:They are not easy to see, Carol, they are pretty small. Usually, they are heard and not seen. They're the first frogs to start singing in the spring. Yes, yellow jackets were out in droves today, and in town, people were walking around in shorts! Of course, it's not that warm, about 68, but I guess it's a heat wave, after our cold December. They had a bunch of snow in Ohio, too, Carol. -- posted by Renie_Burghardt « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next » Please follow the guidelines set forth in the Suite101 Posting Etiquette when adding to the discussion. |
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