I used to think it was a strange kind of cicada or grasshopper - but it turned out the relatively high-pitched and steady trills we hear in late spring are the mating calls of American Toads (Anaxyrus americanus). #Toads#Amphibians#Herps
The Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is a butterfly magnet in spring. It was introduced from Asia to North America and used to prevent soil erosion but unfortunately turned into an invasive species. #InvasivePlants#GreatPlains
A lone goose is holding out hope... The water should be 2-3 feet deep where it is sitting. But we're facing a third year of extreme drought, and this oxbow lake will remain a dustbowl 😔