Peter Baye has several large tubs that he uses for a wetland nursery. Sierran Treefrogs moved right in. During the wild storms several weeks ago, the males became agitated and started vocalizing, sending out their mating call.
You can see the males' vocal sacs are fully extended.
The next morning there were eggs at the bottom of these tubs. Love was definitely in the air!
Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
I love these little green frogs. They can change color, though, to adapt to their environment but they can't turn white. Ann Marie Meyer photographed one on a Calla Lily.
Below is a photo of a Treefrog that has changed its color to a blue/gray. It was taken by Susan Ruschmeyer.
When the male calls for a mate, the sound is so much louder than you'd expect from such a tiny frog. Peter Baye captured a photo of the voice sac in action. Amazing photo!
Thanks to Ann Marie, Susan and Peter for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
Cathleen Crosby recently photographed a Pacific Tree Frog, Pseudacris regilla, sitting on her spa. This frog can change colors to match their environment but they can't change to match a blue spa. Usually they are green but I've seen them turn brown and rusty-red. They eat insects, occasionally almost as big as they are. They have the ability to expand their body, something that would be helpful for humans at Thanksgiving!
This small frog is found on the west coast of the United States. Males are slightly smaller than the females and they have a black patch on their throats. This patch is actually their vocal sac. I can attest to the loudness of a male calling for a mate. Here Peter Baye photographed one in "full throat." Fun fact - this is the only frog who's call is "ribbitt."
