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This is not the first time I've posted a photo of "Pumpkin, Jr." (His name is a whole other story I might tell some day). He is HUGE--I think the biggest frog in the pond. And I think he may escape being captured by the voracious Little Green Heron because Pumpkin stays on the opposite side of the pond from where LGH operates.
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I worry more about the goofy looking "newbie" shown in the discussion area.
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Michelle Alton

 
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New Frog in the Pond

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He is TINY...and completely unaware of the mortal danger that lurks only yards away from where he is relaxing.
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The heron will almost CERTAINLY prey on him.

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The little "newbie" frog.
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July 11, 2012

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Great captures of "Nature" Michelle!


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July 11, 2012

 
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  Two excellent studies, Michelle.


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July 11, 2012

 

Gord MacEachern
  Newbie will either learn to be pond smart real fast or "not"! Lol...
Great capture and info as always Michelle!


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July 11, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  Beautiful captures and super info.


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July 11, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  Mr. P. looks as if he's been around the block a few times - hopefully he'll be wily enough to avoid becoming lunch! Well done!


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July 11, 2012

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Right out of a story book! I love the color and all together kind of mysterious feel to this well captured image, Michelle. I wonder what would happen if you kissed him. HEHE!


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July 11, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak
  a great find!


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July 11, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Life and death on the pond. We went hiking last week and saw a bald eagle get a duckling. Alas, it is the way of the world.


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July 11, 2012

 

John Connolly
  Natures balance of life may be hard, but it works perfectly! Two wonderful images well presented, Michelle!


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July 11, 2012

 

Anita Hogue
  Such a wonderful and fun capture! They are both excellent captures!


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July 11, 2012

 
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  Oh, your goofy little newbie is adorable! I hope he evades the heron. Pumpkin is a great name for the chubby frog! Terrific work, Michelle!


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July 11, 2012

 

Michelle Alton
  @Terry: The goofy little newbie WAS adorable. She, unfortunately, was NOT paying attention this afternoon, or was not aware of the lurking danger. She was captured, turned, dunked, turned, in a cycle that seemed to go on forever. Finally her head was positioned properly, facing the little heron's throat and down she went. The good news is that about 10 nearby frogs scattered immediately.

Whew! I have THE predation photos.


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July 11, 2012

 

Kathy Reeves
  Pumpkin looks very content! Excellent photos of all of your pond character. Poor little Newbie. The heron is probably eating of two or three or more!!!


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July 11, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Viva la Pumpkin Jr.! Great capture, Michelle!


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July 12, 2012

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Great capture Michelle of Pumpkin Jr., your pond sure seems to provide you with an endless source of photo opportunities.


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July 12, 2012

 
- Jill Odice

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  After reading abouit the fate of the Newbie, I appreciate seeing him in a happier time :-) Pumpkin Jr.looks like a smarter frog:-)


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July 13, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Terrific nature images, Michelle. I'm sure you're enjoying all the photo opportunities at your pond - and I'm enjoying seeing them.


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July 14, 2012

 

Riina N. S.
  Great capture and good info!


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July 21, 2012

 
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