Frogs on Lily Pads

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Frogs on Lily Pads

July 17, 2023 by Mike Powell

I was delighted to spot several frogs sitting on lily pads during my recent trip to Washington D.C. to visit Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. In the first photo, the cute little frog was perched on some large lily pads from a water lily species from South America. These lily pads have raised edges that always remind me of a tart pan. Reportedly this type of lily pad can grow to as much as 10 feet (3 meters) in diameter and can support a considerable amount of weight if it is evenly distributed.

The second and third photos show the same frog perched on a flatter-style lily pad. I think that this frog is a Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans), although I must confess that I have trouble telling green frogs from bullfrogs. I really like the eye-to-eye pose in the final photo in which the frog’s face reminds me a lot of Kermit the Frog from the Muppets.

Posted in Amphibians, frog, Nature, Photography, Summer, wildlife | Tagged Canon 7D, frog on a lily pad, green frog, Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, Lithobates clamitans, Northern Green Frog, Tamron 18-400mm, Washington D.C. | 13 Comments

13 Responses

on July 17, 2023 at 6:13 am | Reply K.L. Hale

Like you, the last one stood out to me as “Kermit” looking at me! All 3 are wonderful creatures! I’ve always loved frogs!
on July 17, 2023 at 6:28 am | Reply shoreacres

Frogs still aren’t a common sight for me, but I do love those ‘smiles’!
on July 17, 2023 at 6:34 am | Reply Eunice Miller

Lovely shots Mike, with this new dog I will begin walking him with my camera looking for life on days we actually see no rain 🙂 Love the Lily Pad shots!
on July 17, 2023 at 7:46 am | Reply Sherry Felix

They look good on lily pads.
on July 17, 2023 at 11:06 am | Reply picpholio

If these leaves can carry a new born child, they are surely a good restings spot for frogs. Nice shots Mike.
- on July 18, 2023 at 1:47 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks. I too have read that the giant lily pads will support a child, though I have never seen such a thing in person. 🙂
on July 17, 2023 at 1:21 pm | Reply 100 Country Trek

Wow! This frog is so photogenic and on the lily pads .Anita 🐸
- on July 18, 2023 at 5:36 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Anita. Most of the time when I spot a frog, it slips immediately into the water. These frogs were relatively cooperative.
on July 17, 2023 at 4:14 pm | Reply Steve Gingold

You are correct, MIke. It is a green frog. A key difference between Green and Bull are those ridges going down the back. A Bullfrog has a smooth back.
Those lily pads in the first image look like a nice spot to relax and float for a while on a hot summer day. Sounds like they would make a nice raft once they get to full size.
- on July 17, 2023 at 7:51 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks for the ID tips for the frogs, Steve. As for the giant lily pads, I remember reading somewhere that they would support a baby’s weight, but it might be a bit much to think of using one as a raft for an adult. 🙂
on July 18, 2023 at 10:31 am | Reply Laura (PA Pict)

Wonderful shots!
- on July 18, 2023 at 1:42 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Laura.
on July 19, 2023 at 5:25 am | Reply kewtiebird

What a cutie. I def see a smile at you in your last image. Love em!