Frogs

Marckworth Forest and Pacific Tree Frogs with a Barred Owl

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The large pond along Stossel Creek in Marckworth Forest near Carnation, Washington.

The Marckworth Forest is northeast of Carnation, Washington. The Department of Natural Resources manages these lands for timber. The state harvests trees to help support the school system. Yet, it has lots of natural habitats and can be an outstanding place to visit. The area is a few miles up the hill from Stillwater and … Read more

Anuran Chorus at Stossel Creek

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Stossel Creek Pond

The frogs were in full chorus. Swamp stretched across the valley for a hundred yards and for a half-mile along Stossel Creek. A mixture of willows and grasses grew in the wetlands, and then a pond opened downstream from this spot. The loudness and diversity of their songs made me think that hundreds were singing … Read more