Nature Note: The Forest’s Evening Choir

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FROGS AND TOADS can be identified by their call just like birds can! In this video, I can’t SEE the animals, but I can tell by their sounds that I am very close to two male Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toads. You can see what they look like when they call in the second video below.

This call is an easy one to learn, because it is a simple WEEEEEEEE that can be distinguished from the other frog calls or insect noises around it.

Just like any other animal sound, the key to learning to identify many of them is to learn one at a time. Don’t be intimidated by the variety of calls and species, because by memorizing one at a time, you can eventually learn them all.

Many frogs and toads are most vocal at night, so listening and looking for them with a flashlight is a fun activity. However, they often stop calling when they hear approaching footsteps. You may have to wait a short time for them to start calling again if you have disturbed them.

Although these are in the water, some frogs call from the trees. Each species has its own habits and sounds. Now that you have learned what the Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toad sounds like, try to learn more frog or bird calls so you’ll become familiar with the amazing animals that share your yard. WEEEEEEEEEEE!!! 🐸🗣