Tadpole Update #3, Day 10

Melissa | May 7, 2008

 
Our little toad tadpoles are still growing like crazy!  We can now see the little gills on the sides of their bodies that will later be feet.
 

 
Here you can see their size in comparison to a dime.

 
I just checked out a great book from the library:
 
Toad by the Road, by J. Ryder
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Nature Photos ~ Spring’s Beauty

Melissa | May 7, 2008

I’ve been taking so many nature photos lately I just have to stop and make one post full of some of my favorites!
 
Our first male Ruby-Throated Hummingbird of the season
 (click and hit full-size for a better view of this little fella)

 
The landing in our backyard by the creek donning is lovely spring green!

 
Wildflower: Blue Phlox
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