Rufous-eyed Streamside Tree Frog (Duellmanohyla rufioculis)
Here is a Rufous-eyed Streamside Tree Frog (Duellmanohyla rufioculis) from Costa Rica, posing ridiculously wonderfully as so many tropical amphibians do for Twan. This photo reminded me that last week I actually heard some Spring Peepers going out there in the wet woodlands on one of the very warm days. Autumn has been about as warm as it can get for us. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreCrawly, not Creepy!
Why do spiders have to be creepy, crawly creatures? Let’s go with crawly and not so creepy! We love all forms of wildlife. But it definitely fits the Halloween season…
Read MoreSlaty Skimmer
This is an up close and personal look at the ruggedness of a male Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta) dragonfly, scratched and scarred from a tough life on the wing and seen here while resting on vegetation along a pond. That thorax looks rough and beaten on this mighty hunter, but after this was taken it was soon patrolling for females and fending off foes in the fight for life at the water. Don’t you always wonder what those enormous eyes have seen…while they undoubtedly keep a close watch on you? Just another hot July afternoon… Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach...
Read MoreBlue Dasher Stare
You feel like having a staring contest? This Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) is game. Good luck! You’re going to need it…
Read MoreAmerican Bullfrog
Our birds aren’t the only thing popping up at this point in the spring as this American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser can attest to. What’s filling your pond right now?
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