Fountain Frog
I bought this big fountain from Costco last year. Put it on the deck and planted a honeysuckle in a pot next to it. I've been cleaning it out periodically all summer but I slacked off for a while the end of August. I was finally going to clean it when I noticed something sitting in the corner. Do you see it?
Here's a closer look:
So I had a really good excuse not to clean the fountain (the pump had finally died anyway). It's been living there for at least 3 weeks and I assume is eating the mosquito larvae that most be living in those murky, green depths. I've seen it dive into the water many times. Now I'm off to look-up what kind of frog (or toad?) it is.
He's obviously of the opinion that it's better to be a big frog in a little pond, his own little pond of tasty treats. I like the shot of its reflection in the water.
Posted by: Northern Shade | September 20, 2008 at 04:54 PM
What a cute photo. I like that you don't have to clean the fountain right now. Just think, you're providing a habitat.~~Dee
Posted by: Dee/reddirtramblings | October 05, 2008 at 05:37 PM
My two daughters(11 and 3) are fascinated by toads. They have one in our garden and feel it's their pet. Thanks for the picture. they love it.
Posted by: Neo at Greatbigplants | October 07, 2008 at 07:45 AM
Thanks to all of you for your compliments :)
Posted by: Julia | October 07, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Julia,
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Susan
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Posted by: Geoffrey Rutledge | November 17, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Hi.
Just dropping in to say hello all the way from Belfast in Northern Ireland. I enjoyed reading about your fountain, and your photographs of the toad.
I've been browsing around the gardening blogs, and I have to mention that your blog theme is well done. One of the nicer blogs I've visited.
Mark
Posted by: Gardeners Belfast | November 28, 2008 at 07:41 PM
Thank you! It was a first for me, so I'm glad someone thinks it's well-done :)
Posted by: Julia | November 30, 2008 at 07:24 PM
wow what a great photo of a frog!! :0
Posted by: ck | December 16, 2008 at 06:20 AM
What nice pictures. The frog. Maybe it´s a prince?:):)
Greetings from Sweden
Posted by: Gunilla | January 09, 2009 at 08:32 AM