This morning, after
7 inches of rain fell overnight, the pond is higher than usual and some of the shoreline around it is under water. The critters are trying to find their favorite places to feed or soak up the sun.
I was watching a turtle crawl slowly up on a small rise among the grasses.
Then a frog croaked, and I noticed him right near the turtle. We've been hearing these Green Frogs
Rana (Aquarana) clamitans
for several weeks. They are usually secretive; this is first time I've seen one here. Do you see him in the photo below?
