We wouldn’t have noticed the lovely green frog if we hadn’t been cat sitting Liz’s cat, Coco, the 17 year old Siamese.
We heard a loud noise almost like barking and I went to investigate. Coco and the frog were nose to nose, neither one knowing what to do next. The frog stood its ground, not moving an inch, all the time making fierce noises. Coco eventually slunk off quietly. The frog looked most pleased with itself and allowed photos to be taken.
It is lovely to hear the frogs calling at night. For years while we were in drought we didn’t hear any. It is nice to know they are out and about again.
Coco is not so pleased. She looks traumatized by the whole incident.
The frog does look like it is pleased. We have many new frogs around here because of the rain. Amazing that they have survived all this time. Tough little fellas. I’d be smiling too.
By: Liz Golding on January 2, 2012
at 6:53 am
I love frogs! I’m so happy they are back I hope I see our little mate again.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 7:55 am
That frog is a cutie.
By: overwroughtmusings on January 2, 2012
at 6:56 am
He was a lovely shade of green.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 7:56 am
I adore these green frogs, such smiley faces. I love the geckos too, they catch moths on the outside of my bathroom window when I turn on the light at night. When I was having breakfast on my back patio this morning I found a dove had nested in one of my hanging baskets. I’d heard it cooing a few days ago but didn’t realize it was in there. I knew there were eggs in there but thought they could be old. I’ll now watch for babies. I need my own blog to put these on so I don’t fill yours up with Bargara news instead of Bagni di Lucca news.
By: Dianne L on January 2, 2012
at 7:02 am
How lovely to have wildlife around you. There are herons nesting in trees above Ponte a Serraglio.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 7:57 am
beautiful frog! funny expression on Coco…
By: Anna Harrison on January 2, 2012
at 7:17 am
Coco didn’t know what to do with the frog.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 7:57 am
Coco safely home in New Farm now and in therapy !!!
By: Anonymous on January 2, 2012
at 7:39 am
I’m sure she will recover nicely.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 7:58 am
I didn’t mean to be anonymous – but its this wretched ICloud – messing me up again!!!
By: Liz Litzow on January 2, 2012
at 7:40 am
What a cute frog!! Hugs Rose
By: Mia Dolce Toscana on January 2, 2012
at 7:56 am
He was a very cute frog and quite big.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 9:29 pm
Brian very excited! adores frogs, squinted at the pic, he used to rescue tiny tree frogs which hid at the top of the hands of bananas when he worked at Safeway. The zoo didn’t want them so he kept them at home in a terrarium and fed them with crickets. We get frogs in February out and about looking for a pond to spawn in, they and the toads are always somwhere in the garden 🙂
By: Joanna on January 2, 2012
at 10:37 am
This frog was about the size of my hand. I love frogs and I hope he stays nearby and makes himself visible occasionally. We have a big cane toad problem in Queensland, but I haven’t seen too many of those lately.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 11:06 am
How beautiful! Frogs mean a healthy environment 🙂
By: Amy @fridays5cents on January 2, 2012
at 10:42 am
It is great to hear them croaking in the evenings.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 11:06 am
Oh dear Debra, this was amazing… I can imagine this lovely Coco…. You captured them all so nicely… Could it be a Prince, this frog 🙂 Thank you, Happy New Year, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on January 2, 2012
at 11:30 am
Coco is very beautiful and expects to be treated like a queen.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 9:25 pm
Frogs singing at night is one of my favorite sounds.
By: 2summers on January 2, 2012
at 1:57 pm
I love it too, but this is the first year for a long time that have heard them. I hope they stick around.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 9:26 pm
Wonderful closeup photos and what a smile, so cute!
By: sheof108names on January 2, 2012
at 2:02 pm
He seemed very happy to pose for the camera.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 9:26 pm
Gosh, the frog photos are amazing! Love this post, Deb——–
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on January 2, 2012
at 2:26 pm
I love frogs. I hope he decides to live on my balcony.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 9:26 pm
Looks as if he could have been the model for Kermit…
By: peterwebscott on January 2, 2012
at 7:32 pm
Kermit is still looking good after all these years. He has been in Australia promoting his new movie and has been interviewed by everyone. He has quite a sense of humour. When asked how he manages to keep looking so young, he replied ” I like to keep moist”
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 9:32 pm
That’s one daring frog, standing his ground when nose to nose with a cat.
…and a beautiful cat it is. Did she need a few extra cuddles to work her way through the incident?
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on January 2, 2012
at 9:27 pm
Coco loves to be patted, especially around her head. She was very keen to put the frog incident behind her.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 2, 2012
at 9:33 pm
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at 1:16 am
He’s so cute! I remember seeing one just like this in the Daintree and it was so teeny tiny and cute 🙂
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on January 3, 2012
at 3:54 am
This frog was quite big, which I suppose gave it the courage to stand up to the cat.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 3, 2012
at 7:33 am
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By: Sartenada on January 3, 2012
at 6:30 am
Thank you very much for the nomination. I will look into it.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 3, 2012
at 7:36 am
Thank you for visting my blog. That is a nice photo of a frog. I really like frogs 🙂 from Judy in Minnesota
By: Northern Narratives on January 3, 2012
at 4:02 pm
This is a very brave frog.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 3, 2012
at 9:15 pm
Coco, don’t worry, be happy 🙂
By: Victor Tribunsky on January 3, 2012
at 6:13 pm
Coco has fully recovered from her ordeal and has moved on.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 3, 2012
at 9:16 pm
Awww…the frogs look ardobale – thanks for sharing! Peace.
By: Blood-Ink-Diary on January 3, 2012
at 8:56 pm
I hope the frog continues to live in my garden.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 3, 2012
at 9:17 pm
Ha ha! I can just imagine a stand-off between a frog and cat! I’m writing and illustrating children’s books while abroad, and this unlikely pairing will definitely make it into my sketchbook!
Thanks for sharing!
By: Two Britts on January 4, 2012
at 2:33 am
Great shots of the frog!!
By: Nick the Editor on January 5, 2012
at 7:00 am
The frog seemed quite happy to smile for the camera.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 5, 2012
at 7:06 am
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By: My favourite photos from 2012 « Bagni di Lucca and Beyond on December 25, 2012
at 9:11 pm
Regarding the beautiful frog seen on the Daintree river in Queensland, for some time I lived in the charming little village called Lolworth in Cambridgeshire. In the graveyard of Lolworth parish church is the tomb of Richard Daintree, after whom the Daintree River is named. Daintree (1831-1878) had been the Government Geologist in North Queensland and later became the Agent-General for Queensland in London. His parents came to live at Lolworth Grange and he is buried with them in a railed enclosure at the west end of the church.
By: Anonymous on January 29, 2013
at 8:04 am
…very interesting connection.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 29, 2013
at 1:19 pm