"Why", you ask?
Aside form an intrinsic love of all of the flora and fauna around our home, frogs are particularly interesting because they are a 'bioindicator'. Their permeable skin makes them susceptible to environmental stresses and a healthy frog population is a good sign of general environmental health.
Once again I found them in our 4 foot deep window well and once again I came to the rescue with a bucket and some string. Two frogs this time, both of which I released into our Daylilies since at the very lest it they will keep them shaded while we are experiencing some very hot days.
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He (she?) may not exactly have been smiling but I feel pretty certain it was much happier in this shot as it started to make its way into the dark, cool, insect-filled world of the daylilies.
Oh thank you for rescuing them. I do have a passion for amphibian conservation and am always happy to see a happy frog or toad.. Thank you for linking in this week Derek... Michelle
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Deletethat's a very colorful frog, great addition to the garden....
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see them multiple times over the summer. I guess they are finding what they need here...
DeleteAlways liked frogs, but didn't know they were an indication of a good garden environment:)
ReplyDeleteYes, it makes them susceptible to many chemical contaminants poor things.
DeleteWhat a great looking frog! One of the few animals that really does look like its picture book version!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I had not thought of that Stewart, but you are right!
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