With a body the color of dead leaves and a black “mask” extending behind the eyes, the wood frog is unmistakable if you can actually find one. Credit: PHOTO BY BILL DANIELSON During a recent lecture ...

A tiny peeper, aka pseudacris crucifer, makes a huge noise. This episode was first heard in March 2018 and was produced by Andrew Parrella. It’s an unmistakable sound; one that elicits memories, ...

For some, robins are the first sign of spring. But the changing of the seasons may be more accurately forecast by songs from a wet forest floor. On a warm night, wander near any fresh water and you’ll ...

SAGAMORE HILLS -- Especially after a long, hard winter, the song of a male spring peeper is a glorious sound. The tiny tree frog expands his throat, until it looks like someone blowing bubble gum. And ...

In any neighborhood in spring where there’s a spit — or maybe a bit more — of water, you might hear an unusual sound as if someone were rubbing a thumb against the teeth of a comb. The sound ...

Spring peepers are tiny brown frogs that are currently creating a loud chorus in south-central Indiana wetlands. Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve is a prime location to listen to the frog chorus ...

During a recent lecture on evolution, I had to explain the differences between three different processes known as geographic, temporal and behavioral isolation. Geographic isolation is the easiest of ...

Frogs calling outdoors is more than a romantic sound of spring. The chorus of neighborhood peepers is an important indicator ...

Amazing things happen in nature as spring begins. The weather changes, plants and trees begin to flourish, and animals start to emerge from their hiding places. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife ...

Last evening (April 4), at about 10 p.m., I poked my head outside and, noting that it wasn't raining, walked out on out deck that eventually overlooks The GEAA Golf Course on Crane Avenue in ...