High Jump

We where hiking near a pond recently when this frog jumped right in front of us. Normally I would not think much of it, but the height of that jump was amazing. I think she was going for a record. Very impressive. She is hard to make out in the grass.

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It’s A Start

I took this photo along the Miami River this week. I think this is the best color we have seen so far. If the rain ever stops we will get to do some hiking and see if we can get a few more photos.

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Resting Insect

I enjoy it when I capture an expected surprise in a photo. I was taking a few photos of the last of the seasonal wild flowers then when I checked out the phtoos, I saw this Alfalfa Plant Bug. This pest caues a lot of damage to Alfalfa but I think I caught him taking a break.

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Admired Pest?

This is the season for large numbers of European Starlings]0. They are everwhere, and as I recently shared, they seem to fly in large groups. I caught this one taking a break. His friends were not far away.

Something you may not know:

Often regarded as a pest, the Starling wins our grudging admiration for its adaptability, toughness, and seeming intelligence. Brought to North America in 1890, it has spread to occupy most of the continent, and is now abundant in many areas. Sociable at most seasons, Starlings may gather in immense flocks in fall and winter. When the flocks break up for the breeding season, males reveal a skill for mimicry, interrupting their wheezing and sputtering songs with perfect imitations of other birds.Guide to North American Birds - audubon

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