Amphibians of Wisconsin

[Crys]

On the subject of frogs/toads and roads: It was so nice on Saturday to be driving home and hear so many frogs that we couldn't even talk over them. One of the main roads that we use (Cty M, between F & J, for the Pewaukee locals) has marsh on one side and a shooting range on the other (but it was originally also marsh and floods if it even looks like it might rain). I didn't see any of the frogs, but it was midday and they were everywhere all along that stretch of road, on both sides of the road. I think that's when I finally believed that spring might really be starting (instead of a cruel trick of warming to be followed immediately by more snow).

[AlumniClub]

Originally Posted by RedRaven

This one is my personal favorite frogs.
RedRaven
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Northern Spring Peeper
(Pseudacris crucifer crucifer)


FACT: Spring Peepers have large "vocal sacs" under their chins. They pump these sacs full of air until they look like a full balloon, then let out a mighty "peep" while discharging the air. The easiest way to see calling Peepers is to look for their shiny vocal sacs, which look like 25-cent pieces, inflating and deflating as they call.

The loud, peeping chorus of Spring Peepers means winter is finally coming to an end. These little frogs are among the very first to call and breed in the spring, often starting while there is still snow on the ground and ice on the lakes.

SOURCE: http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/

Post here if you heard peepers in your area yet.
It is a wonderful sound!!!

[AlumniClub]

I heard the peepers this evening...summer is on its way!!!!

[AJE]

Yes, there in my woods and I would like to catch a few for my parents pond. If not any frog will do. :-)