Toads
While watering this morning I had two small black what I assume are toads trying to escape the water. I’ve never seen them before - I have black mulch - and I can’t find any information online. What have I got here? I assume this is a sign of a healthy garden but is it? They were both in flower beds. Sorry, I didn’t get a picture. Might keep the camera with me when I water tomorrow. Thank you, Wendy Reimers
Wayne County Michigan
1 Response
Hello Wendy,
Without a picture it would be just a guess. Perhaps it was an American toad:
https://therouge.org/american-toad/
You can compare what you saw to the several frogs and toads that are found in Michigan. Here are some resources
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/science_ideas_for_preschoolers_part_3_rock_n_roll_frogs
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79135_79218_79616_83198---,00.html
Toads and frogs are an important part of the ecosystem, and help to control insect populations. They are good for your garden environment. I occasionally find small ones in my watering can spouts!
