It's unusually warm today for March--upper 70's. So when I took a walk around Greenbelt Lake on my lunch break, I expected I'd see these guys emerge: But I didn't expect to see this adorable garter snake already in the season: ( Read more...Collapse ) Also posted at http://lavendertook.dreamwidth.org/193762.html with comments

A very happy birthday to my dear friend, jan_u_wine!!! Here's what's currently blooming and hopping around the lake:







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I hope your day brings you a year filled with beauty, love, and fulfillment. *hugs*

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For Ms. jan_u_wine, who wanted to see some frogs. 15 frogs for you, ma'am. I believe they are all bull frogs. Excepting the 1st pictured and the 9th, most of them are female because their tympanum (ear circles) are no bigger than their eyes. These were photoed from April to June around Greenbelt Lake. You'll have to wait until I clear some hard drive space before seeing the July froggies.


Frog in Bronze.

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