Frogs

Each evening, ever since the Potter Pond filled up, we are serenaded by a cacophony of frogs and toads. To date, we have to actually seen any of these frogs or toads. Last night we took a flashlight down to the pond in hopes of finding one of these troubadours, but we didn't have any luck. I tried to make a recording of the sounds on my phone, but it didn't sound very good. I will go out again this weekend and see if I can get a good recording.

Last year we did find what we think was a California Toad on the property. We thought maybe he came back, with A LOT of friends. Based on the croaks that we hear each night, it sounds like there could be many different types.

I found a website that helps you identify frogs and toads in California (www.californiaherps.com). In addition to pictures, they have recordings of their croaks. Based on the recording I would say that it is NOT the California Toad that we are hearing. Based on the ranges and the sounds, the toads that I think we might be hearing include the Arroyo Toad, maybe some Red-Spotted Toads or Sonoran Desert Toads. As for frogs, the possibilities include the Sierran Treefrog, the Baja California Treefrog, the Northern Pacific Treefrog, the Rio Grande Leopard Frog, or maybe an escaped African Clawed Frog.