Seems that our toad is probably a crossbreed of the North American toad and the Fowler's Toad, which occurs frequently in this part of sourthern New England.

I found a wonderful resource at the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center site of the USGS: its entries on the North American Toad and differentiations with the Fowler and other similar ( Read more... )

You know it's hot (and dry) in New England when the UPS man drops off a package at your door, and takes the time to point out that an overheated North American Toad (Northeastern variety) has taken shelter between your storm door and front door ( Read more... )