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    I captured this image recently along Joe Overstreet Road in Kenansville, Florida. Not sure what the frog is, I don't recognize it and still trying to identify it. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

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    Hey Joe, Another nice one. I could do with a bit less head turn. I will try to get Andrew McLachlan to ID it. It might be a toad ...

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    Hi Joe / Arthur....it looks like an Eastern Narrowmouth Toad (Gastrophryne carolinensis). They reach a length of about 1- 1.25 inches, so given the size of a Loggerhead Shrike compared to the prey size and the pointed snout of the toad I am certain that is what it is. Nice catch BTW :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Hey Joe, Another nice one. I could do with a bit less head turn. I will try to get Andrew McLachlan to ID it. It might be a toad ...

    with love, artie
    Thanks Artie for viewing, commenting and reaching out to Andrew to ID the toad. Much appreciated...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew McLachlan View Post
    Hi Joe / Arthur....it looks like an Eastern Narrowmouth Toad (Gastrophryne carolinensis). They reach a length of about 1- 1.25 inches, so given the size of a Loggerhead Shrike compared to the prey size and the pointed snout of the toad I am certain that is what it is. Nice catch BTW :)
    Hi Andrew, thank you for responding and identifying the toad. I was thinking frog and most likely would have missed on toad. Your help is very much appreciated.
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    Nice Joe. The Toad is excellent....
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    Well captured Joe...now if the barbed wire was rusty, this would have taken it up a few notches....Bird and prey look good.

    Will

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    The toad just makes this photo a lot more interesting.

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    Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, much appreciated.
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    What a catch. I like the barbed wire perch. A killer background for sure. Nice detail on the bird.

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