Tree Frog

bradpowellphoto

I am sure it is like this pretty much everywhere in North America, but here on Vancouver Island all our native species of frogs are under constant attack. Firstly from the massive use of pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals in our ecosystems. Secondly from habitat destruction, as we just can't fill in our wetlands quickly enough to build more subdivisions and shopping malls. And lastly from an invasive and predatory foreign species (the american bullfrog) that were introduced to the Island in a failed farming venture. I live on the same acreage I grew up on, and when I was a boy we had literally hundreds of small native tree frogs in the trees and bushes on our property all summer long. Now they are a rare sight. This beautiful one spent a few days in the succulents on our deck when the fall rains appeared. It makes me quite sad as they are beautiful little creatures.

Ric Grupe

Very nice image, Brad.:D

I also appreciate your taking the time to relate your personal experiences about the subject...I wish more people would do the same. It makes reading here much more fulfilling.

BTW...I think Tree Frogs are cool as hell and wish I had more shots than I do...sadly, I rarely see them.

bradpowellphoto

Thanks for the comments Ric!

It seems like I've seen so many changes in the environment and wildlife on the Island since I was a boy that its hard to ignore sometimes.