Duets and Duos. Freaky Froggy.

 
Frog duet from pamela on Vimeo.


The week before last I recorded a froggy duet coming from our fish pond.  Yes -- the pond is covered with a net to protect our little fishy from the hungry Great Blue Heron and his side kick, the Kingfisher.



Conjoined Frog from pamela on Vimeo.


This morning I was cleaning the filter when I spotted what I thought were two frogs mating.  We've had so much wind lately - and the pond has been a magnet for all the flying debris.



Part two of Freaky frgo from pamela on Vimeo.


The second part of my video shows what appears to truly be a conjoined frog.  I think there are two sets of eyes, two sets of back legs.  Two backs.  But the front set of legs on the top half appear to be atrophied and do not move.
UPDATE:   Two frogs.  I put on a different pair of glasses and I can see  the little guy hanging on for the ride of his life.  Naughty boy.

Comments

Pamela said…
OH DEAR! Looking at it closer I think it is actually a male frog hanging on for the "ride" of his life .....

I need new glasses.
11:24 AM, June 02, 2010
Karmyn R said…
I think it is 2 frogs - and male is holding on for dear life. They are both so similar colored and the reflection plays tricks on the eyes.
11:24 AM, June 02, 2010
grammy said…
so funny
how the world changes when we put our glasses on (o:
fun seeing your frogs though
I never really see any here
12:41 PM, June 02, 2010
Beckie said…
It went from freaking frogs to f*cking frogs!

Sorry...I couldn't resist. :)
1:21 PM, June 02, 2010
heather said…
Seriously? Did you just post frog p*rn? (Don't worry--I won't type the actual word so you don't get weird spammers.)
2:21 PM, June 02, 2010
Intense Guy said…
Goodness. Judging by the noise they are making, someone is having a lot of fun!

:)
2:27 PM, June 02, 2010
JoeinVegas said…
And just where do you think tadpoles come from?
3:49 PM, June 02, 2010
Anonymous said…
ha ha - what a ride he had.
4:17 PM, June 02, 2010
Coffeypot said…
I know how the naughty boy feels. I like it too. But my arms are okay.
4:34 PM, June 02, 2010
Living Life said…
I love Beckie's comment! LOL

How cool to catch nature in the act! I loved the frog sounds too. Your pond is lovely.
7:03 PM, June 02, 2010
Far Side of Fifty said…
I second or third what Beckie said..
Pamela you get todays award for making me smile:)
7:26 PM, June 02, 2010
karisma said…
LOL Yes definitely two there!
8:54 PM, June 02, 2010
Jan n Jer said…
Horny little toad isnt he!!! HAHAHA
6:47 PM, June 03, 2010
bichonpawz said…
BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh Pamela! This is too funny!!! And you really DO need new glasses...hahahaha!!!
1:01 AM, June 05, 2010
MarmiteToasty said…
DONT let your cat or dog or grandkids drink from your pond, cos you breed MUTANT frogs lol

x
8:34 AM, June 05, 2010
Kila said…
Even frogs need a hug.
8:45 PM, June 07, 2010
Desert Songbird said…
You have the most amusing and interesting wildlife encounters. :)
10:53 PM, June 07, 2010
Claudia said…
typical! letting her do all the work!! hahaha...
9:26 AM, June 08, 2010
Ms. Kathleen said…
I think I would have wondered the same thing... Freaky little frogs! Seen any tadpoles lately?
12:35 PM, June 08, 2010
Roland D. Yeomans said…
You haven't see frogs til a Hurricane is brewing in the Gulf and you live by a bayou like I do. Wow!

Your video's are amazing. Have a great week, Roland
11:12 PM, June 08, 2010
Gattina said…
they mate ... what an unromantic word, they just made love I guess, because I can't see the third video and half to believe what you wrote in red, fortunately you have another pair of glasses !
Anyway your videos woke up my poor cats !
8:15 AM, June 09, 2010
Unknown said…
Fun videos! lol Conjoined in one way or another, lol!
8:46 PM, June 09, 2010
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