Frog at Rest

( hyla versicolor ) or ( hyla chrysoscelis )

Here we have what I believe to be a Grey Tree Frog, which is virtually indistiguishable from the Cope's Tree Frog, except for a difference in chromosome counts. Certainly a happy little glutton, which is visually undetectable when resting on tree bark. Grey tree Frogs are nocturnal predators which can be heard croaking in the forest, but chances are you will not spot them until mating season, when they descend from the trees to congregate around standing water. The frogger pictured casually rests on a leaf, after having lapped up some ants which had strolled up the plant.

Subtle Branch

( boa constrictor imperator ) or ( boa constrictor constrictor )

Boids (boas and pythons) do not roar, have retractable fangs, leap straight up out of the water, have poison, or crush the rib cage. Be wary of the idiotic talents that Hollywood has given these animals. Also they do not actively stalk their prey for miles, but instead they are ambush predators. Unless you are a small toddler, or a toy poodle, you face no fear of being eaten by a Boa Constrictor. Even the largest ones reaching 12 feet, can't handle the width of the adult human shoulder blades...so relax . The most they could do is cut off your circulation ,or restrict your breathing and that's only when one is extremely pissed off and wrapped around your body, or throat. 99.5% of the time the worst thing they give is a nasty laceration from their 100 needle sharp teeth. So unless you smell like a rat, or are trying to attack the snake, they are perfectly harmless. This pet Boa Constrictor is climbing through a small tree, relishing the summer day sun.

Cows of the Field

A mild summer day gives these black and whites the chance to relax and plot against farmer O'Dell. The cow standing in the middle seemed to be the sentry and those in the back field were discussing the nefarious plot. I could have sworn they mentioned something about tainted milk and a PETA revolution. Everything else I overheard sounded like bullshit.

Without Thorns

( boa constrictor imperator ) or ( boa constrictor constrictor )

Once again we have the same pet Boa Constricor continuing its summer day prowl through a tree. Boa Constrictors nimble enough to take to the tree tops will snatch parrots and occasionally a pesky monkey, but most are content with snatching rodents and other small mammals on the ground. Alas no consumable mammals could be found amidst the flowering blossoms...or even a small child dangling from a tire swing. Another futile attempt at quenching the reptilian tummy.

3 Fancy Cows

I am unaccustomed to the proper terminology used to detail the staple fixture of the barnyard...the cow. After spotting these three unique looking cows I realized that "fancy" was the most appropriate term. One had a cashmere like grey coat, the other a reddish brown coat and the third had a little white and a lot of black, as opposed to the standard spotted cows. I therefore stand by my decision that they are indeed fancy. I am unsure what phylum they should be situated into, perhaps flashy bovine? Well maybe not. I'll leave the proper terminology and hard work to the farmers. Supposedly they are called guernsey cows.

Grey Bull

The grey fancy cow had a severe scowl on it's face. I don't know whether he was futilely trying to sprout horns to scare me off, or whether he had spotted the package of half eaten french fries in my back pocket. It was then that I realized that we were no longer on good terms. I took one last picture and then ran for the hills.

Parked Gull

( larus marinus ) or (larus pacificus) or ( larus glaucescens )

"Must ponder my next target and refuel on scraps of stale Happy Meals left behind by these tanned bi-pedal monkeys." Are these the thoughts of a sea gull at rest? Or are they mine?

2 Fancy Cows

The sweet personality of these fancy cows left me to doubt whether I would once again return to eating beef. After getting back home I made myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and by dinner I was back to my old eating habits. Wendy's finger-tip chili and syringe laced Pepsi cola. I don't think the fancy cows would have objected.

Midst Blossoms

( boa constrictor imperator ) or ( boa constrictor constrictor )

The search continues for consumables amongst the tree blossoms. Though not specifically colored to match pink, this pet Boa Constrictor almost goes completely unnoticed and appears as just another branch.

Garter

This is a Garter Snake, not a "Garden Snake". The name stems from the pattern of the snakes striping, which apparently resembled the garters men would wear to hold their socks up. Fortunately fashion has advanced, but not the snakes name. Sadly just another majestic animal branded with the name of a human undergarment. Is anyone out their naming their kid "Bra" or "Underoo" ?

Nut Hunt

( sciurus carolinensis ) or ( sciurus griseus ) or ( s. carolinensis )
or ( s. griseus )

A squirrel pal of the forest forages its territory for its pre-winter stash. Drunk on cashew oil weeks before, this squirrel had dismembered the Planter's Peanut man into 2 distinct styles...one piece crunchy and the other creamy. But in the process the Peanut man's spectacle was lost and the authorities soon discovered it. With suspicions arising neighbors are saying; "I always thought he was a little squirrelly."

Flying Gull

( larus marinus ) or (larus pacificus) or ( larus glaucescens )

A day at the pier is highlighted by this gull having just taken flight. The sky is blue, the sailboats drift, the air is crisp, people are busy and a shiny black Mercedes rests in a nearby parking lot. Oh to trade a day with you Mr. Gull would be glorious.

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