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Bell Creek Toads . images by Alice B. Clagett

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  • INTRODUCTION
  • PHOTOS BY ALICE
  • MORE INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Dear Ones,

These images. mostly of Toads, were taken at Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California, on 15 June 2023 …

PHOTOS BY ALICE

Bell Creek Tadpoles and Toads . images

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 1,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 1,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

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Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 2,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 2,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

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Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 3,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 3,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

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Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 4,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 4,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

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Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 5,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 5,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

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Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 6,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 6,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

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Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi 2023, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 7,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2025, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 7,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

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Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 8,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 8,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

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Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: Fallen Leaf 1,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: Fallen Leaf 1,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

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Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: Fallen Leaf 2,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: Fallen Leaf 2,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

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In love, light and joy
This is Alice B. Clagett.
I Am of the Stars … and so are you!

Filmed on 15 June 2023 and published on 29 January 2025; revised on 29 January 2025

MORE INFORMATION

Here are the links to the films and photos I made during my 15 June 2023 hike …

Link: “Pacific Orangetip Butterfly (Anthocharis sara),” by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023; produced and published on 24 January 2025; revised on 27 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-Agu ..

Link: “The Nature Elementals at Bell Creek Are Known as Undines (Water Nymphs or Naiads),” by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023; produced and published on 24 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-AgE ..

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Link: “California Toad Subadults and Tadpoles (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus),” by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023; produced and published on 24 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-Agz ..

Link: “Bell Creek Toads,” images by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023 and published on 29 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-Al5 ..

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Link: “Bell Canyon Trail: Set 1 – 10 April 2023,” images by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023 and published on 29 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-Alt ..

Link: “Bell Canyon Trail: Set 2 – 10 April 2023,” images by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023 and published on 29 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-AlL ..

Link: “Bell Canyon Trail: Set 3 – 10 April 2023,” images by Alice B. Clagett. filmed on 15 June 2023 and published on 29 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-AlZ ..

Link: “Bell Canyon Trail: Set 4 – 10 April 2023,” images by Alice B. Clagett. filmed on 15 June 2023 and published on 29 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-Ame ..

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California Toad Subadults and Tadpoles (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) . by Alice B. Clagett

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California Toad Subadults and Tadpoles (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus)

Image: “Bell Canyon, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 6,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Bell Creek, Simi Hills, California: California Toad Subadult (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus) 6,” by Alice B. Clagett, 15 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

  • INTRODUCTION
  • VIDEO BY ALICE
  • VIDEO CREDITS
  • MORE INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Dear Ones,

This is a video about California Toad Subadults and Tadpoles (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus). The location was Bell Creek, Simi Hills, California.

As there are no words there is no Summary …

VIDEO BY ALICE

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God bless you all,
And keep you safe,
And be with you
Through all your days.

In love, light and joy
This is Alice B. Clagett.
I Am of the Stars … and so are you!

Filmed on 15 June 2023; produced and published on 24 January 2025; revised on 29 January 2025. This is a high-definition film.

VIDEO CREDITS

“California Toad Subadults and Tadpoles (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus)”
By Alice B. Clagett

Filmed on 15 June 2023
Produced on 24 January 2025
Location: Bell Creek, Simi Hills, CA

CC BY-SA 4.0 International

MORE INFORMATION

Here are the links to the films and photos I made during my 15 June 2023 hike …

Link: “Pacific Orangetip Butterfly (Anthocharis sara),” by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023; produced and published on 24 January 2025; revised on 27 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-Agu ..

Link: “The Nature Elementals at Bell Creek Are Known as Undines (Water Nymphs or Naiads),” by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023; produced and published on 24 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-AgE ..

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Link: “California Toad Subadults and Tadpoles (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus),” by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023; produced and published on 24 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-Agz ..

Link: “Bell Creek Toads,” images by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023 and published on 29 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-Al5 ..

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Link: “Bell Canyon Trail: Set 1 – 10 April 2023,” images by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023 and published on 29 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-Alt ..

Link: “Bell Canyon Trail: Set 2 – 10 April 2023,” images by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 15 June 2023 and published on 29 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-AlL ..

Link: “Bell Canyon Trail: Set 3 – 10 April 2023,” images by Alice B. Clagett. filmed on 15 June 2023 and published on 29 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-AlZ ..

Link: “Bell Canyon Trail: Set 4 – 10 April 2023,” images by Alice B. Clagett. filmed on 15 June 2023 and published on 29 January 2025 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-Ame ..

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Baja California Treefrog (Pseudacris hypochondriaca) . by Alice B. Clagett

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Baja California Treefrog (Pseudacris hypochondriaca)

Image: “Baja California Treefrog (Pseudacris hypochondriaca),” by Alice B. Clagett, 10 April 2024, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Baja California Treefrog (Pseudacris hypochondriaca),” by Alice B. Clagett, 10 April 2024, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

  • INTRODUCTION
  • VIDEO BY ALICE
  • VIDEO AND IMAGE CREDITS
    • VIDEO CREDITS
    • IMAGE CREDITS

INTRODUCTION

Dear Ones,

Look how the Baja California Treefrog (Pseudacris hypochondriaca) is camouflaged amongst tender green shoots of California oats and fallen California oak leaves.

There is a Summary after the video …

VIDEO BY ALICE

SUMMARY OF THE VIDEO

Baja California Treefrog (Pseudacris hypochondriaca)
By Alice B. Clagett

Songbird 1 to Songbird 2: What is it that she sees?

Songbird 2 to Songbird 1: She sees the Spring Peepers. That is what.

Songbird 3 to Songbird 1 (simultaneously): Why doesn’t she see Birdie Bird Bird sing?

Songbird 1 to Songbird 3: Tsk tsk tsk. I don’t know.

[Background sound of people talking.]

In love, light and joy
This is Alice B. Clagett.
I Am of the Stars … and so are you!

Filmed on 10 April 2024 and published on 14 September 2024; youtube transcript edited on 10 February 2026

VIDEO AND IMAGE CREDITS

VIDEO CREDITS

“Baja California Treefrog (Pseudacris hypochondriaca)”
By Alice B. Clagett

Filmed on 10 April 2024 and produced on 14 September 2024

Location: Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas, CA

CC BY-SA 4.0 International
by Alice B. Clagett

IMAGE CREDITS

Image: “Self-Portrait 3,” by Alice B. Clagett, 10 June 2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from
“Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Baja California Treefrog (Pseudacris hypochondriaca),” by Alice B. Clagett, 10 April 2024,
CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

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Polliwogs, Water Strider, Water Boatman, and Cabbage Butterflies . by Alice B. Clagett

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Polliwogs, Water Strider, Water Boatman, and Cabbage Butterflies

Image: “Water Strider and Polliwogs,” by Alice B. Clagett, 13 June 2024, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

Image: “Water Strider and Polliwogs,” by Alice B. Clagett, 13 June 2024, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..

  • INTRODUCTION
  • VIDEO BY ALICE
  • VIDEO CREDITS

INTRODUCTION

Dear Ones,

Here is a little spring pond in the mountains with polliwogs, a water strider, and a water boatman or backswimmer in it. Nearby are cabbage butterflies dancing and creek monkey flowers blooming.

There is a Summary after the video …

VIDEO BY ALICE

SUMMARY OF THE VIDEO

Polliwogs, Water Strider, Water Boatman, and Cabbage Butterflies
By Alice B. Clagett

Hello, Dear Ones. It’s Alice. I Am of the Stars.

It is June and there’s still water in this pool, and Polliwogs.  [shows Polliwogs]

Caption: Do you hear the faint Raven call?

[Shows Water Strider]

Caption: Water Striders: These predators help Humans by eating Mosquito larvae.

[Shows Water Boatman or ‘Backswimmer’]

Caption: Water Boatman aka Backswimmer: These fierce predators have a painful bite.

[Shows Cabbage Butterfly] Alice to Readers: And a Cabbage Butterfly too.

Caption: Cabbage White Butterfly aka Pieris rapae … and a pink Thistle.

Alice to Readers: That’s a Thistle.

Songbird to Alice: Yes, It is a Thistle.

Caption: Creek Monkey Flower aka Seep Monkey Flower or Erythranthe Guttata

Alice to Readers: This is a special kind of Monkey Flower that only grows around creeks and water. That’s right rare because there are not many creeks around.

[Shows two Cabbage White Butterflies dancing in the air]

Caption: Butterfly mating dance

Alice to Readers: Oh, my. A mating dance … Most likely a courtship ritual with transfer of the spermatophore in midflight.

In love, light and joy
This is Alice B. Clagett.
I Am of the Stars … and you are too!

Filmed on 13 June 2024 and published on 19 June 2024; transcribed and youtube transcription edited on 21 January 2026

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Here is the entire Checkered White Butterfly Series filmed on 8 October 2019:

The video from that day is here … Link: “Checkered White Butterfly Courtship . with the Music of Chris Zabriskie,” compiled by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 8 October 2019; published on 3 November 2019 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-eR6 ..

There is a normal set of photos from that day … Link: “Checkered White Butterfly Courtship 1,” photos by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 8 October 2019; published on 3 November 2019 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-eRa ..

Then there is an abstract set of photos from that day … Link: “Checkered White Butterfly Courtship 2,” abstract photos by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 8 October 2019; published on 3 November 2019 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-eS5 ..

VIDEO CREDITS

“Polliwogs, Water Strider, Water Boatman, and Cabbage Butterflies”
by Alice B. Clagett

Filmed on 13 June 2024 and produced on 19 June 2024
Location: Santa Monica Mountains, CA

CC BY-SA 4.0 International

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Polliwogs . by Alice B. Clagett

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  • VIDEO BY ALICE

Dear Ones,

This is a video on polliwogs. As there are no words, there is no Summary …

VIDEO BY ALICE

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In love, light and joy
This is Alice B. Clagett.
I Am of the Stars … and so are you!

Filmed on 27 March 2022 and published on 12 July 2022
Location: Cold Creek Canyon Preserve, near Calabasas, California

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