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 ...

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.

Among the many sounds of spring are the chorus frogs – the “spring peepers”. In the evening…I sometimes walk out to the end of the driveway to check out the moon, the stars and listen to ...

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.

Spring peepers spend the winter under leaf litter in a state of suspended animation. Once overnight temperatures are regularly in the 40s, they start thawing out and begin singing.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.