Tag Archives: Wisconsin

Paper Birch Tree Octopus

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Raymie

These are paper birch tree octopi.  They are also called Wisconsinite Tree Octopus and pigmy tree octopus.  They only live in paper birch trees.  We found these on our tree this morning.  They are omnivores, which means that they eat … Continue reading →

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Insects of High Cliff

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Raymie

I joined 4-H this year, and this is my first project for the Calumet County Fair.  It’s called “Insects of High Cliff.”  I call it this because I collected all of the insects at High Cliff State Park.  My dad … Continue reading →

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Northern Cardinals

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Raymie

These are northern cardinals.  Northern cardinals are also called redbirds or common cardinals.  The redder one on the ground is a male.  The browner one on the feeder is a female.  They are mates.  Cardinals mate for life, so Mr. … Continue reading →

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American White Pelican

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Raymie

This is an American white pelican.  They live in North America.  In Wisconsin, lots of pelicans migrate through, but some decide to stay here for the summer.  The one in this picture lives at the NEW Zoo in Green Bay. … Continue reading →

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American Badger

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Raymie

This is a picture of me, my mommy, and an American Badger at the NEW Zoo in Green Bay.  The picture was taken on July 3, 2006, and I was 2 years old at the time.  American Badgers are carnivores … Continue reading →

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American Bullfrog

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Raymie

These are American bullfrogs.  We saw the one above at Milwaukee Public Museum, and we took the picture below yesterday at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve.  Bullfrogs are native to eastern and central United States, including Wisconsin.  They have also been introduced … Continue reading →

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American Bullfrog Tadpoles

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Raymie

These are American bullfrog tadpoles.  Tadpoles are baby frogs.  The female bullfrog lays up to 20,000 eggs.  The tadpoles hatch from the eggs in 3-5 days.  Then the tadpoles swim around and slowly turn into frogs.  It can take 2 … Continue reading →

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Eastern American Toad

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Raymie

This is an eastern American toad, also called American toad.  They live in northeast North America in woodlands, prairies, wetlands, grassy lawns, and fields.  We sometimes see them in our yard.  They are good for gardeners because they eat lots … Continue reading →

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Northern Green Frog

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Raymie

This is a northern green frog, also called green frog.  The northern green frog is native to Wisconsin and is very common throughout northeastern North America.  It lives 5-10 years.  It eats grasshoppers, crickets and other insects, slugs, and snails.  … Continue reading →

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Differential Grasshopper

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Raymie

This is a differential grasshopper.  They are found in most of the United States, except the Northwest, Southeast, and New England.  They are very common in Wisconsin.  I see them around my house quite a bit. We took this picture … Continue reading →

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