by Susan | Mar 16, 2015 | frog calls, Frog People, Learn about Frogs, Photographing Frogs and Toads, Turtles and Swamp Creatures, Turtles and Terrapins
Here in New Jersey the wind still roars, but in North Carolina, wildlife photographer Wes Deyton shares the Spring Peepers and Painted Turtles that are in view now that it’s warming up. As you can see from the photo above, the Spring Peeper has a fully extended...
by Susan | Sep 11, 2014 | Creating a Wildlife Friendly Backyard, Frog and Toad Migration, frog calls, Frog People, Frogs and Insects, Learn about Frogs
The story continues with Jack Stearns, a scientist and meteorologist in Massachusetts, who had rescued a Bullfrog (Bartholomew) last Winter, updates us on his progress along with a discovery of Grey Tree Frogs in the area. Bart must be happy back in his pond as...
by Susan | Jun 18, 2014 | A-Z Frogs, Amphibian habitat loss, Amphibian research, Climate change and frogs, frog calls, Frog Conservation, Frog People, How You Can Help, Learn about Frogs, Life Cycle of Frogs, Living a Frog-Friendly Life, Meet the Frogs, NJ Frogs Toads Amphibians, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Read about Frogs, Teaching Kids about Frogs, wildlife conservation
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ coordinates the statewide Calling Amphibian Monitoring Program (CAMP). The object of this program is to assess the distribution, abundance, and health of New Jersey’s amphibians. This is part of a larger initiative called...
by Susan | May 1, 2014 | A-Z Frogs, frog calls, Frog People, Learn about Frogs, Noise Pollution and Frogs, Photographing Frogs and Toads, Teaching Kids about Frogs
Guest post by Wes Deyton How Frogs See Frogs, due to the positioning and design of their eyes have nearly a 360 degree view. This makes up for the fact that they are not able to turn their head and look behind them like other animals can. Frogs, with their nearly 360...
by Susan | Apr 2, 2014 | A-Z Frogs, Amphbian research, frog calls, Frog People, Learn about Frogs
Guest post by Wes Deyton, North Carolina. The Pickerel frog is a small frog that can be found all throughout North America. It can be found from Maine to North Georgia. It is identified by what looks to be hand drawn squares on their bodies. Now that the weather is...
by Susan | Apr 22, 2013 | A-Z Frogs, frog calls, Frog fun, Learn about Frogs, Meet the Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Teaching Kids about Frogs
Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) is a tiny little chorus frog found across most of the eastern U.S. and Canada. Tan with a dark cross on its back they are often less than an inch in length. Making home to a number of wetland environments they prefer semi-wooded...
