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This photograph is of a marsh frog. It is the largest frog native to Europe (they can reach 17cm long). The frog's eyes appeared alien-like though my telephoto lens. However, the eyes protrude from the head so a frog can see in several directions at the same time, even though they seem to stare blankly. This photo was taken at Oare Marshes. The Marshes are found on the Medway Coast, near the scenic town of Faversham.The circular walk from Oare leads up to the creek, over the marsh and along the coast, overlooking the Swale estuary as you finish. I waited silently and patiently to get this shot, as the marsh frogs will dive into water at the slightest disturbance. The intermittent plonking sound made by the frogs' diving in the the water could be slightly unnerving, if a person did not realise the mysterious sound was coming from the carefully concealed frogs. However, it was easy to locate their presence, due to their distinctive 'laughing call' (although I did not spot the frog, until my third consecutive visit to the reserve). Marsh frogs like to spend all their time in, or within jumping distance of, water. The marsh frog is green and brown with black markings, and it has a bright yellow-green stripe running down its back.
For this photograph I used a 300mm telephoto zoom lens, allowing me to fill the frame with the frog's image - whilst remaining at a safe distance.
Limnodynastes peronii
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Pickerel Frog (Lithobates palustris) - Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 9 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, New Jersey
This guy hopped when I approached it, but luckily it hopped out of the grass and into the open. These guys seem to differ from the larger, more common Green frogs in that they are more likely to sit in the grass several hops from the water, while the greenies are one hop kinda guys.
Given the possible negative reaction with some light modeling clays and Wanda plastic, I went with something else.
This is just plain old polyester fiberfill. I figure it's pretty safe, since the frogs can wear polyester clothing without any problems. I filled her head as firmly as I could. It may compact over time, but since I can pull her head off I can put more in. The fiberfill also adds practically ZERO weight, so she doesn't feel any different than the other frogs.
Doesn't these frog pictures remind you of motherhood? A mother frog carrying its own child :) so cute and adorable. Although I do not normally like frogs but I love how this picture feels :) :).
This frog or one very similar to it is an early sign of Spring. It shows up on our doorstep as soon as the weather begins warming up.