They're Back!

Two nights ago amidst the rain that familiar sound was heard around the pond. It was the mating call of the toads. In the darkness it sounds eery until you know what it is. Then it sounds wonderful. It is the call of spring.

One year a toad laid its eggs in the pond. We were overrun with tadpoles. I hope they do it this year. These little natural things add so much to the backyard.

The picture here is one from a few years back. This guy found a comfortable bed in one of our seedling containers. I love their "disinterested look". It makes me wonder what they are thinking. I'm glad they find the backyard a great place to live and raise their families!