2. 2009

Frogs in the Springtime

Tracy and I wandered out to an old muddy pond I frequented growing up. Years ago when we first visited this place we found thousands of tadpoles, but I've come back every year since then without spotting a single frog. Looks like this year will be another plentiful one.
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Walking up on the area we could hear the croaking of dozens of frogs echoing through the woods. At first we thought it was ducks, having never heard the sound before in Alaska, but the water was rolling and rippling with no sign of the avian quackers in sight.
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Walking up on the area we could hear the croaking of dozens of frogs echoing through the woods. At first we thought it was ducks, having never heard the sound before in Alaska, but the water was rolling and rippling with no sign of the avian quackers in sight.

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  • Walking up on the area we could hear the croaking of dozens of frogs echoing through the woods. At first we thought it was ducks, having never heard the sound before in Alaska, but the water was rolling and rippling with no sign of the avian quackers in sight.
  • Our approach stilled the waters somewhat, giving me a chance to take some pictures.
  • A mating couple separates momentarily.
  • Murky water only inches deep makes one wonder what winter conditions must be like for these frogs. Somehow they survive being frozen solid half the year.
  • A lone frog waits to catch sight of a mate.
  • Ever get the feeling there's dozens of tiny eyes watching you?
  • Every few seconds a frog would disappear, and another appear somewhere else.
  • It was tricky getting close enough for a decent shot, as the frogs were a bit jittery.
  • Try staring down an animal that doesn't blink.
  • Staring apprehensively in my direction.
  • A long shot sniped through the tall grasses.
  • When we weren't looming around the shoreline the frogs went into action, croaking up a storm and churning the water into a boil all around the pond.
  • A frog takes evasive action as I line up for a shot.
  • A parting shot as we moved away, but we'll be back again I'm sure.
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