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I’m excited, are you?

Mourning Cloaks, Groundhogs, more turtles, a bullfrog, and finally, Pickerel Frogs!

Are you ready for some pictures?

The cloak…

One of several Mourning Cloaks seen during the past few days in Explore the Wild. This one clings to the wall of the vending area.

The hog…

The second Groundhog seen this month was down in Explore the Wild on the north side of the Wetlands.

The turtles…

They’re stacking up on the rocks. The recent rain and subsequent high water has covered many of the other basking perches in the Wetlands.

A bullfrog…

This is the first bullfrog so far this month.

And the Pickerel Frogs, lots of them…

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Sorry for getting carried away with the Pickerel Frogs, I’ve been waiting so long for them and at last, they’re here!

I heard at least one Southern Leopard Frog today (3/13) but was not able to locate it in order take its portrait, maybe tomorrow.

Enjoy!

4 responses to I’m excited, are you?

  1. Jill says:

    I think Henry, the Carolina Wildlife woodchuck is jealous of that ones tail

    • Greg Dodge says:
      Author

      And well he should, that’s a handsome chuck there.

  2. judy Overby says:

    I am sooo excited also! I saw 5 butterflies last weekend while driving around the countryside. One, orange-red in color was high in a fruit tree. I was unable to identify any at the distance but was I was thrilled to see some signs of spring.

    • Greg Dodge says:
      Author

      So far this year I’ve seen Mourning Cloak, Cloudless Sulphur, Cabbage White, and one of the anglewings, not sure if it was a Question Mark or a Comma. Falcate Orangtip should be flying soon, Spring Azure and American Snout too!

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