Southern Leopard Frog...my new neighbor...now residing in the rain barrel or is it the frog jacuzzi?

Frog seems so happy sitting and swimming all day. At night the outside lights bring plenty of bugs to eat so I would say Frog has quite a life of luxury! Doesn't even mind me walking by.......just sits there very still but recognizes my Min Pin so dips right down in the safety of the water. Some smart Frog wouldn't you say?

Carolyn Hietala

Eastern Box Turtle digging hole to lay eggs in Richmond, Virginia. Imagine being there to catch such a rarity as they are so shy.

I was walking my Min Pin just before bedtime last night along our driveway when I spotted this lovely box turtle diligently preparing a nest to lay her eggs. I was able to get a few photos but didn't want to disturb her so this morning I checked the site and she had expertly covered it with debris. I would never have know she had been there and such a priviledge to witness. Even though I didn't see the actual depositing of the eggs.......I just know they are there!
Carolyn Hietala

Lodan Fine Art graciously donated the picture frame for Nature Art Oil Painting #1 "Moth Pupa" to be sold for ARK (Area Rehabbers Klub)

Dan (shown with painting) and Lois were so kind to frame this painting. Many thanks go to them for their beautiful donation to ARK (Area Rehabbers Klub) our local wildlife rehabilitation organization here in Richmond, Virginia. The framed painting is available for purchase.

You may access Lodan Fine Art from their link in this blog. Please visit their beautiful gallery and their very talented featured artists.