A merlin perched in the poplar behind the cottage for a long time and we all got photos, but I, not so cleverly did not bring any means of transferring photos off my camera. So until I can do that, instead enjoy this cute pickerel frog I photographed with my phone. 🌿
such pretty colors
Thanks, yes, such a pretty little frog
Neat! I thought they were called leopard frogs this whole time! Haven't exactly researched it since I was a kid tbh...
They are two very similar looking species and I first thought leopard frog. Apparently the pickerel frog has square spots, usually in rows, and the leopard has round spots in a more random pattern.
The husband and the 11yo have been catching and releasing fish, and the kid managed to land a great big smooth mouthed bass that was strong enough to tow the canoe. My husband was so excited for him I could hear him shout “you did it!” from across the lake.
If the men are going to go fishing in the canoe, I’m going to explore the marsh in the kayak.
Beautiful.
It’s such a treat to get to spend time here!
Such a very nice photo.
Thank you! It’s such a very nice view.
I transfer photos from my digital camera to my laptop by taking the chip out and putting it in the laptop.
I didn’t bring a laptop 😂
I meant you could do that later, when you do have access.
Merlins are the BEST!!
This is the first time I could confidently identify one! It was so close and still.