It's been a while since I've posted any toad sightings. I love to lift up the rock at the side of the house, that covers some pipes, just to see what I might find. I've seen toads in all sizes and quantities - tiny, large, singles, doubles, and once even triples (didn't catch that one on film). Then it will go empty for a while.

The first three pics were taken on 10/4 and then suddenly they were gone for a while. Then, yesterday morning they were back. Take a close look at the fourth pic. See that eye peeking out of the dirt? Later that day, I startled them and they went for the wall. Just a bit ago, I lifted the rock and they were just hanging out. Tried to fool me by taking off in separate directions.

At night they take off galavanting. Sometimes they will show up at the front door and other times we have to watch out when we open the garage door. Can't have them hangin' out in there! Besides the heat, they could get squished!! By morning, they usually manage to find their way back to the rock for their day time rest. Apparently, sometimes they go on vacation for a week or so.

I am still puzzling about where they come from and where they go, but love looking under the rock and finding them. Kinda like hidden treasure! In a nature kind of way.

(To check the previous postings, click on Toads at the right under categories.)