Heralding the season’s arrival with a high-pitched chorus, spring peepers are a sure sign that winter is loosening its grip. Despite their diminutive size — often only about 1 inch — these ...

The frog sat perfectly still on a leaf. Soon, his peeping would join nature’s spring symphony. They’re called spring peepers for a reason, but at that moment with the humans around … no peeping. Only ...

Listen for spring peepers in fall on a hike in your neighborhood. Remember, you can find your own outdoor elements when you visit area parks and natural areas. We'll see you soon.

The spring peeper is Maine's smallest frog. Wood turtles can be found everywhere around the state. Maine Audubon says Maine is home to 34 species of reptiles and amphibians, including snakes ...

Widely distributed in eastern North America, including New Brunswick, the spring peeper is only about three to four centimetres long, with females being a bit bigger than males.

As relatives of the tree frogs, spring peepers use enlarged, sticky toe pads to cling to vegetation in any available puddles. Their name suggests their call, as most often, ...

What you are actually hearing is the spring serenade of two unique species of frogs. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 30°F. Wednesday, April 9th 2025 Daily e-Edition.

Spring peepers, like many frogs, have a special way to make their calls so loud. Males have an enlarged vocal sac that they can use like an accordion to sing their songs loudly.

The spring peeper (that’s Pseudacris crucifer to you Latin buffs) tends to be even more elusive than the wood frog and as noted, they’re often heard but rarely seen.