American Toad (Bufo Americanus)
Photogaphed on July 13, 2011.
Northern Leopard (Rana pipiens) Frog Adult
Photographed on July 19, 2017. On this date, there seemed to be many small immature leopard frogs present as well as a few large ones like this specimen which…
Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) on a Rock
Photographed at Way Pond on June 25, 2007. It must have been well-fed, since it seemed to be ignoring the two flies in the photo.
Green Frog (Rana clamitans) on Rock
Photogaphed at Way Pond on June 25, 2007.
Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)
Spring peepers (formerly known as Hyla crucifer ) are commonly heard in early spring singing at night in wet areas, and they are very hard to see. However, this…
Brown Snake (Storeria dekayi)
This non-venomous snake was photographed on April 16, 2009.
Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis)
Photographed on April 18, 2015.
Eastern Painted Turtles (Chrysema picta picta) Sunning
Photographed at Way Pond on April 18, 2016.
Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
This very large and presumably old individual was photographed at Way Pond on March 22, 2012.
Snapping Turtles (Chelydra serpentina) Mating
These mating snapping turtles were photographed at Way Pond on April 21, 2008. The aggressor, presumably the male, is on the left.
Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) Mating Pair
This snapper, probably a female, was trying to escape from a submerged male pursuer at Way Pond on May 6, 2013.
Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) Laying Eggs
This large snapping turtle appeared to be laying eggs on the island at Way Pond on April 25, 2008 while smaller turtles and a nesting Canada Goose looked on. …
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) Male
This goose, probably a male, appeared to be standing guard while his mate sat on a nearby nest at Way Pond on May 6, 2013.
Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) with Goslings
This pair with 2 goslings was photographed at Way Pond on May 9, 2009. Every spring for many years, Canada Geese have attempted to nest at Way Pond, but the…
Green Heron (Butorides virescens) Juvenile
This 1st year bird was photographed at Way Pond on Aug. 9, 2012.
Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) Tom Tail Feather
This tail feather was photographed at Way Pond on Aug 9, 2012. Wild turkeys are now fairly common breeders at the swamp. I once surprised a female with…
Soaring Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
It was was migrating on April 9, 2006.
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) Pair at Nest Hole
This pair was at a nest hole under construction on March 22, 2012. The male on the left was doing the digging.
Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) Male Digging Nest Hole
This male appeared to be digging a nest hole on April 16, 2009.
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus)
Photographed at the Meadows on May 15, 2010.
