Do you recognize this sound? Considered by many as the announcement of spring, this distinct, loud, high-pitched “peep” is the call of a spring peeper. More often heard than seen, these very small, pale-brown frogs can be recognized by the X-shaped mark on their backs. #WildlifeWednesday | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

LIVE CHAT TUESDAY ON AMPHIBIANS People are reporting spring peepers calling, signaling the start of Wisconsin’s chorus of frogs. Learn more about our 12 frog species and seven secretive salamander species during an online chat Tuesday, April 4. The chat runs from noon to 1 p.m. and features amphibian experts from DNR’s Natural Heritage Conservation Program. Tune into this ribbeting session by visiting dnr.wi.gov at noon on Tuesday. Click on the frog photo or on the “Ask the Experts” link, where

How do you define the term "spring peeper" 🐸? 1⃣ Any frog I hear in the spring 2⃣ Anything peeping in the spring 3⃣ Pseudacris crucifer 4⃣ Any frog, I am chaotic and possibly evil 5⃣ Stop it, I live in the west 🎥 Megan Seymour/USFWS. A spring peeper's vocal sac inflates as it makes several short "peep" calls. | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The spring peepers enjoy eating moths at my mothing spots #springpeeper #frog #herping | Adria Marie