It’s no secret – I love amphibians. Frogs and salamanders are, in my opinion, some of the most fascinating animals around. Just think about it. Many start their lives in the water looking more like ...

Jul. 18—The morning is calm and clear. Probably the coolest time of day, the temperature is in the upper 50s. I walk to the lake to look at this summer scene. A phoebe nesting here is active. Red-eyed ...

Bullfrogs start calling once the poison ivy is about 4 inches tall and the carpenter bees are buzzing around the rafters of the barn. All of that signals the real start to summer, and it happens in ...

Frog gigging is a fun and enjoyable outdoors activity for kids. Photo courtesy of USFWS Frog legs are one of nature’s delicacies. Contrary to some reports, they don’t taste like chicken. They taste ...

The morning is calm and cool as I walk to the lake for an early paddle. I quickly note that the lake level is up, thanks to recent July rainstorms. The floating circular leaves of white water lilies ...

Seven species of frogs and one toad make the Northland their home. Each lays its eggs in water. Some stay in the water, others go off to live on land for the rest of the year. All give calls and songs ...