What is Slugyard?

Slugyard is a window to the world around you. Most of these photos were taken from in or around my yard. I hope they encourage you and your family to pay more attention to the world outside your door.

NORTHWEST NATURE BLOGS

OTHER NATURE BLOGS

More Frogs in Duckweed

Frog Closeup

I found this frog peeking out of the duckweed covering this pond that I posted about previously.

My best guess is a (CORRECTION:) Bullfrog! Thanks to Ivan for the unfortunate clarification in the comments. Bullfrogs are not welcome as they are invasive and are harmful to (and can even eat) other frogs.

Related . . . → Read More and See Photos: More Frogs in Duckweed

Elusive Frogs

Frog

A couple of the small streams winding their way behind the houses in my neighborhood end in two small ponds below our house. The ponds have been dug by volunteers. This one has some duckweed growing in it and…

…some frogs! They are hard to get close to- every time I approach this . . . → Read More and See Photos: Elusive Frogs

Giant Tadpoles

bullfrog tadpoles together

The Willamette River is low this time of year since it doesn’t rain much here in western Oregon in the summer (as opposed to the other 9 months a year!). When the river goes down it leaves little pools along some of its rocky shores. The tadpoles above were two of about a hundred . . . → Read More and See Photos: Giant Tadpoles