An American toad at Broad Branch stream, singing its little heart out. (April 2024 photo)
One of my favorite seasons of the year has begun: frog mating season.
I was walking the Western Ridge Trail this week when I heard it: a familiar faint hum. I knew at once it was the American toad. And as I approached level ground at creek level, I heard two toads in conversation.
April is the best time to listen to toad and frog calls, and as more join the chorus, the sound is magical. I need to get out regularly to hear it, especially in the evening.
A great place to enjoy the sounds is the daylighted Linnean and Broad Branch streams, where I recorded several of their songs in 2022.
Listen, learn their voices, and if you’re interested in joining one of my frog-listening walks, get in touch at [email protected].
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