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Frog Watching

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First there was just one frog, then we spotted two frogs, then three.  We expect that now there will be lots of frogs.
L. Frog is interesting to watch.  There are times when all of a sudden, a frog just jumps out of the tub and onto the gravel nearby.  Then sits on the gravel and jumps back into the tub. This tub is about 18 inches tall, so a good jump is required.
Last, while having dinner, it was noticed that a frog had jumped up onto the limestone window sill and was sitting there surveying the countryside.  Then, not missing the target, jumped back into the tub.
They like the bird beach, and share it willingly with the birds.
Yesterday, a roadrunner came to drink and did those frogs duck for cover.  I am certain that a frog would go well in the diet of a roadrunner.
Snakes are also a threat to the frogs.  Frogs react quickly to the presence of a roadrunner, but I wonder how good they would be at recognizing the stealth of a snake?  We know the snakes go after the water, as we have photos of a bull snake raising itself up to the birdbath and then slithering through the water after first taking a drink.

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