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Backyard Nature: The Broad Branch frogs are putting on a show

April 15, 2022 by FHC Leave a Comment

This green tree frog was doing its best to blend into the surroundings when I saw it at Linnean stream on March 21, 2022.

by Marlene Berlin

I must admit I have been worried about the frogs. I’m used to hearing the hum of the American toad permeate the neighborhood beginning in early March. This spring, I heard nothing. Not until last week along the Linnean trail.

Many years ago, when I first noticed the high-pitched hum, I was stumped by what it could be making this sound. Luckily, I had a resource in the late Marge Rachlin, my dear friend and neighbor, and a self-taught nature enthusiast who went on to write many of Forest Hills Connection’s backyard nature articles. And it was she who solved the mystery. Every spring since, I have looked forward to the day their section joins the chorus.

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Last Tuesday night, the first warm night since March’s warm days, I went to check the usual frog and toad hangouts at the Linnean and Broad Branch streams. I had to make sure that the frogs would be ready for the Forest Hills Connection anniversary event on April 23rd. And let’s just say, they sang their little hearts out during the audition. Hear the variety of calls for yourself:

As I trudged along the trails, frogs were hopping toward the ponds to join in the mating chorus.

As part of our April 23rd celebration, you’re invited to join me in listening to the frog concerto at 8:30 p.m., and for any and all of the rest of our festivities (a tour of the daylighted Broad Branch, pizza at Comet). You’ll find more details here.

Want to practice identifying the singers? These videos can help you out.

Spring peeper

American toad

Southern leopard frog

American bullfrog

Cope’s gray treefrog

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