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Siwsan

(27,255 posts)
Sun Sep 1, 2024, 10:46 AM Sep 1

Another garden, another tiny frog. This one is quite different.

This has been quite the weekend of unusual sightings. Yesterday I saw a hummingbird for the first time in YEARS. It was at the Butterfly bush that's just outside the kitchen window. there wasn't time to grab my camera.

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Another garden, another tiny frog. This one is quite different. (Original Post) Siwsan Sep 1 OP
That one is indeed unusual. What a cute little critter! CousinIT Sep 1 #1
I really hate it when it's time to start clearing out the formerly flowering plants Siwsan Sep 1 #2
They're like little treasures - gifts from nature. CousinIT Sep 1 #3
I love seeing frogs and salamanders EYESORE 9001 Sep 1 #4
Gray tree frog Cirsium Sep 1 #5
Thanks for the info! ShazzieB Sep 1 #6
My pleasure n/t Cirsium Sep 1 #7
Beautiful! canetoad Sep 8 #8
Had two Rebl2 Sep 8 #9

CousinIT

(10,019 posts)
1. That one is indeed unusual. What a cute little critter!
Sun Sep 1, 2024, 11:05 AM
Sep 1

I don't think I've ever seen a totally beige/white frog before.

Siwsan

(27,255 posts)
2. I really hate it when it's time to start clearing out the formerly flowering plants
Sun Sep 1, 2024, 11:09 AM
Sep 1

Finding these little wonders does motivate me to search for more. It slows me down, but that's OK.

CousinIT

(10,019 posts)
3. They're like little treasures - gifts from nature.
Sun Sep 1, 2024, 11:12 AM
Sep 1

Very motivating. It interrupts the drudgery of deadheading and cleaning the garden!

Cirsium

(658 posts)
5. Gray tree frog
Sun Sep 1, 2024, 11:48 AM
Sep 1

Wonderful critters. They can change color and texture to match their background. They can withstand dryness better than most frogs, sometimes sleeping in direct sunlight. They sleep during the day and are active at night. Their suction cup feet can grip smooth horizontal surfaces, like windows. I had one that would show up on our porch every night and eat out of my hand.

ShazzieB

(18,510 posts)
6. Thanks for the info!
Sun Sep 1, 2024, 02:29 PM
Sep 1

I had to Google some pics to see for myself, and the variety of coloration in these little guys is really something.

I love learning new things, so stuff like this makes my day!

Rebl2

(14,555 posts)
9. Had two
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 10:12 AM
Sep 8

of those type frogs on my back deck yesterday. One hung out on a chair on my deck all day and was still there when the sun was setting.

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