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WELCOME to our frog and fish ponds, they are home to many fascinating creatures. We have some interesting amphibians, insects, fish and plants. We maintain a natural habitat for the Pacific Northwest Tree frog which is a protected species here in Oregon. Our ponds keep us in touch with nature, as an avid photographer I'm most grateful to have the opportunity to live so close to nature and all its wonders.
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Meet one of our NW Tree Frogs. The dark stripe that extends from just before the nostril, through the eye, and past the tympanum (ear) is very striking and a distinctive characteristic of the NW Tree Frog.
We use preformed ponds set in sand surrounded by decorative wall bricks. Gravel laid around the top portion of each pond adds support. We have 3 fish ponds and one frog pond with a variety of plants to establish balance. The tadpoles live on the algae and decaying plants. The 75 gallon frog pond is set in-ground. That allows the baby frogs to emerge easily. We leave the edge natural with no plants or obstructions. The abundant flower pots and barrels are the most popular choices for residency.
The frog pond is filled with tadpoles in May. It takes about 8 weeks for the tadpoles to change into frogs. After the frogs emerge, they like to stay in the cool sedum pots beyond the ponds edge. An interesting fact, NW Tree frogs have the ability to change color from brown to green. Previously, it was thought that there were two different fixed colors that an adult tree frog could be. Now it has been found that some of them are able to change between the two.
Photos and Maintenance by Carol Gomes/Updated on June 7, 2024
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