We headed outside one night and my niece found a tiny little frog or toad hopping near a bush. The kids started finding more and more. We grabbed Hannah's bug catcher so we could observe them more closely before setting them free. I have searched several websites trying to identify our particular catch, but have not had much success. However, I think they are toads. According to my research, toads are not as slimy as frogs and their skin is more bumpy. I have found more criteria on which I can base my decision, but I will have to wait until we catch some more so I can observe in more detail. I am open to opinions (all three of the opinions from my vast readership). When we let them go, we counted forty-two. The kids have been talking about looking for more frogs. They have even spread the word and invited friends to come hunting with them. I know I've mentioned it before, but I love when they are so taken with God's creation.
The little spot by Hannah's hand is one of the toads.
*** No toads were harmed in the process of capture or release.***
4 comments:
Why couldn't that have happened when Allison was there? She would have been in Heaven.
I have no opinion on the toad vs frog issue because they are so small. Well, okay, if I had to guess it would be toad, but that's just a guess.
That is so cool!
Well Jody, I would be the last person who could give an opinion! I admire and love God's creation - from afar (or at least through a plate of glass)! I'm so not into frogs, toads or bugs for that matter! Since they are so tiny - I could possibly tolerate being near one, but I have never touched a frog!!
Kristy,
Your comment made me laugh.
Jody
Cool!!! We so have to get over there for some "amphibian" catching fun. (I'm using big words since I have no idea if we're talking frogs or toads here. Not my gift!) Thanks for sharing the pics.
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