西部蟾蜍

tadpoles of a toad species occasionally seen in this area. ID of species is quesionable, but a reasonable assumption

Discvered beneath woodpile.

During stormy night, three dead and two living individuals counted on road.

During stormy night, three dead and two living individuals counted on road.

Defense pose

Adult males examined with grayish belly and obvious webbed feet. Two dozen male toads observed in calm bank water. Toads congregated in relatively small section of lake and were evenly spaced apart. Male toads contacted by another toad would sound by chirping, apparently announcing to the aggressing toad that he is engaging another male.