Category Archives: Reptiles, etc.

Reptile-Amphibian #21 — Western Chorus Frog

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Roger

pseudacris triseriata triseriata Sunday, March 22, 2009 — 3:13 pm Cary, Illinois — Fel-Pro Conservation Area I’ve heard these beasts thousands of times — They call in marshes in the early spring, making a sound like running your fingers along the … Continue reading →

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Cold-Blooded, Right?

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Roger

I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen this before — a frog sitting on a shelf of ice along the Fox River. When I tried to move closer, it hopped three or four times to reach open water and dove in. … Continue reading →

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Aransas National Wildlife Refuge — Austwell, Texas

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Roger

There’s a lot about birds in this post, so if you’re not interested, you might want to skip it. But there’s also some stuff about wild pigs and Alligators … Aransas is the Mecca for birders, primarily because it’s the … Continue reading →

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Spiny Softshells

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Roger

They look like pancakes with feet. They’re skittish and never allow me to get close enough for good photos. There were several on logs along the Fox River at Moraine Hills State Park on a sunny afternoon in September. In … Continue reading →

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Northern Water Snake

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Roger

I was strolling along the boardwalk through the marsh by Lake Defiance, thinking about the interesting animals I’ve seen there over the years. I walked around a corner and found this blocking my path. I took a picture, took a … Continue reading →

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