March 8th, 2012

Out with a class today and we encountered two different types of Amphibian.

A Spring Peeper (Psuedacris crucifer) was found hopping through the leaf litter, not ‘peeping’ at all. The big X on his back however clearly identified this tiny frog.

The other amphibian was a Grey Tree Frog (Hyla versicolor), half buried in the leaves beside the trail, it’s lemon yellow inner thighs were startlingly bright given how drab the rest of its appearance was.

Last year, neither of these species were found at Wrigley Corners until April 12th…. Around here it is not unusual to hear Spring Peepers in March, but this still seems a little early.

If you are interested in Amphibians check out Project Frogwatch. http://www.torontozoo.com/adoptapond/frogwatchontario.asp

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