February 28, 2025

Wood Frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) active in my vernal pool today. Males making their distinctive clacking sound to attract females. They are the earliest frogs to emerge from their winter shelters to begin mating. I see them even before Spring Peepers (Pseudacris crucifer).

Their tadpoles develop over the course of two to three months. If they sense their vernal pool is in jeopardy of drying up, their development will speed up. The life span of the Wood Frog is about 3 to 5 years.

What a delight to have them!

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