Frog Watch

Last spring I found a great organization that uses volunteers to track the types of frogs and toads around the country to help conserve them. Of course, as soon as I found out about Frog Watch, a horrible drought started and I didn't hear any more frogs for the rest of the year. But I heard some tonight! So I'm going to try yet again to learn some of the frog call in my area. I think breeding season just started here so I'm hopeful that I'll hear more!

I heard 2 different types of frogs tonight, the Southeastern Chorus Frog (Pseudacris nigrita) and I think the bird-voiced treefrog (Hyla avivoca). This one was a bit faint so not sure if I'm correct on this ID.

Check out the Frog Watch website if you hear frogs in your state. Here's a page where you can select the state where you live to learn about frogs in your area. Here's some info about the purpose of Frog Watch:

Frogwatch USA is a frog and toad monitoring program that gives YOU the opportunity to help scientists conserve amphibians! With as little as 20 minutes a week you can collect essential information to protect frogs and toads.

This long-term amphibian study, managed by the National Wildlife Federation in partnership with the United States Geological Survey, will increase awareness of amphibian decline and will give you the opportunity to be directly involved in gathering information that can ultimately lead to practical and workable ways to help stop the decline of these important species.