Outrageous enough that I have to cope with the flagrant delicti of the local squirrels, doves, etc. - now it's being shared in my Substack feed!! Great capture.
Your vivid description of the wood frogs' explosive breeding season really brings to life the raw intensity of nature's processes. It's fascinating to hear how these brief but frenzied moments play out each year. How do you think these observations could help further our understanding of amphibian behaviors and their environmental needs?
Well, it's really about wetlands protection -- it's a big part of amphibian environmental needs. Wood Frogs are somewhat unusual in that they also use woodlands, as do some other amphibians -- mostly vernal pool species.
Another very instructive post from Bryan to continue to inform this old botanist. This helps me to finally realize, that in the local scrum of amphibians in the ponds near our woods, it’s not merely the spring peepers and chorus frogs, but also wood frogs and others to pick up and listen to in that lovely din (with newly added sympathies to the female Rana sylvatica).
Each spring I look forward to the chorus of the Spring Peepers when I'm out walking. It looks like the Wood Frogs are a bit more boisterous than our little Peepers--Wow!
Bryan, I included a recording of the Peepers near me in the piece I scheduled to go out tomorrow morning, so after I saw your post I added a link to it. You'll see the shout out after it posts!
Outrageous enough that I have to cope with the flagrant delicti of the local squirrels, doves, etc. - now it's being shared in my Substack feed!! Great capture.
Ha! I suppose there could be a warfare term for this as well! 😀
Napoleon did make a reference to the brothels of Paris making good his losses after a bloody victory.
I am with Ruth on reincarnation. No way a female frog!
I'm a feminist on this one as well!
I'm with Ruth! Always thought that about ducks, too. :/
What a great event -- wish I could be there to see it!
Ah, so you know about female ducks! Maybe I'll move this post to Chasing Nature (read only if you have time and interest -- it's twisted ):
https://bryanpfeiffer.com/2013/04/22/twisted-duck-romance/
Remarkably, I think I’ve read it before! Even better the second time around. The reading, not the, … you know. Duck procreation.
Super interesting!! And ditto to the reincarnation comment. :)
Great article!
Ruth's also got some insightful things to say about competitive sports. Maybe another post at some point!
Wow, the mating game seems so brutal! I agree with your friend Ruth! 🐸🙅🏽♀️
She's a wise woman! (I'm so far behind on my Substack "socializing" -- I'm loving my zines!
No worries at all Bryan! I’m so so glad that you’re enjoying the analog creations ;)
Good grief! Men! 🤭
Well said!
Thanks for this! Spring is awesome for feeling hopeful for the future ☺️
I'll have a post on that very topic coming soon!
A musical ode to the vernal pools of Vermont.
Oh what fun!
At least for the males anyways.
Thanks for the video.
Oh dear, those poor female frogs 😬 Luckily it's only for a limited period a year, haha!
We sort of refer to it as a season here in Vermont. We've got more than four. Lots more!
Your vivid description of the wood frogs' explosive breeding season really brings to life the raw intensity of nature's processes. It's fascinating to hear how these brief but frenzied moments play out each year. How do you think these observations could help further our understanding of amphibian behaviors and their environmental needs?
Well, it's really about wetlands protection -- it's a big part of amphibian environmental needs. Wood Frogs are somewhat unusual in that they also use woodlands, as do some other amphibians -- mostly vernal pool species.
Another very instructive post from Bryan to continue to inform this old botanist. This helps me to finally realize, that in the local scrum of amphibians in the ponds near our woods, it’s not merely the spring peepers and chorus frogs, but also wood frogs and others to pick up and listen to in that lovely din (with newly added sympathies to the female Rana sylvatica).
gorgeous photography, Bryan
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Yeesh and they didn't even buy her dinner.
Each spring I look forward to the chorus of the Spring Peepers when I'm out walking. It looks like the Wood Frogs are a bit more boisterous than our little Peepers--Wow!
Bryan, I included a recording of the Peepers near me in the piece I scheduled to go out tomorrow morning, so after I saw your post I added a link to it. You'll see the shout out after it posts!
Oh and NO WAY would I want to be a female Wood Frog! Geez!
I am exhausted on her behalf!!