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A Gray Treefrog showed up on our door window last night - so I got my macro lens and flash out, and he posed for a few shots.
Seen on the Nature Day hike at Loblolly Marsh.
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The Styrofoam with some moss is just addition place for the froglets to get out of the water as they develop lungs.
Newly-emerged tadpoles. I had originally thought these were Narrowmouth toads, Gastrophryne carolinensis, but my one transforming tadpole on 8/29/09 is clearly a Gray Treefrog, Hyla chrysoscelis. (This individual, unfortunately, died right as it was transforming, but the species is clear.)
This photo was taken on March 19th in the wetland beside the Cameron Business building. I originally that this was a green tree frog however, after doing further research I found that juvenile gray tree frogs appear to be green in color but when compared to adult green tree frogs are much smaller. Another distinction to the juvenile gray tree frogs is that there is a brown spot located on the both sides of the head, behind the eyes. This frog species is known to change color when placed in dark or cold environments which is why this frog in the pictures appears darker. This advantage allows it to blend in with its surroundings. The habitat range of this species is ranges from the eastern coasts of the US to mid central Texas and this species also prefers moist, warm wetlands. The diet of the gray tree frog resides in the under-story of the forest and includes moths, crickets, ants, and beetles. Food found on this level can be found within what is referred to as the "hidden" soil food web. What is unique about most frogs species is that it has 3 respiratory surfaces throughout it's body, one of which is the skin. These surfaces are able to absorb oxygen through gas exchange so that CO2 is released. This process is known as respiration and as a result carbon dioxide can be released into the atmosphere so that it is able to enter the carbon cycle.
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July 27, 2018
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This is a young grey tree frog (hyla versicolor). These frogs can be all green, all grey or a mixture of both. The little ones I've seen are mostly green. The one adult we found was ALL grey. It looked like a rock.
Brewster, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
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The Gray Tree Frog (Hyla versicolor) is a species of small arboreal frog native to much of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada.
As the scientific name implies, Gray tree frogs are variable in color owing to their ability to camouflage themselves from gray to green, depending on the substrate they are sitting on. The degree of mottling varies. They can change from nearly black to nearly white. They change color at a slower rate than a chameleon. (Wikipedia)
I quite like the flash colours on her hind legs. Not too keen on the double reflection from the glass.
Lighting info-
-Frog on glass, black backdrop a few inches below.
-2 bare sunpak 422's from behind left and right.
-1 bare SB-28 camera right slightly in front of frog.
-Reflector camera left as fill.
-Backdrop has no light on it.
-Triggered w/rf602s
I know that it's green, but from what I read, the Gray Treefrog changes color from gray to green depending on its surroundings.
See a video of its daring escape here.
Gray Tree Frogs (Hyla versicolor) are common frogs across Massachusetts who spend the majority of their adult lives in treetops.
July 17, 2019
A grey tree frog (hyla versicolr) lingered a little too long on the ivy last night. It was late morning when I found him right next to the spigot, moist and dripping with condensation as the sprinklers were quenching the dry garden.
(Note, he still has a bit of a butt bump from his tadpole days.)
Brewster, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
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July 23, 2021
This young grey tree frog (hyla versicolor) was hanging out in the milkweed patch today. The milkweed is loaded with tiny flies and other critters, which I'm sure this little guy loves to eat.
The grey tree frog can change color based on its mood and surroundings. On the big milkweed leaf, he has taken on a shade of green.
Brewster, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
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Baby Gray Treefrog
Sherman Hoffman Audubon, NJ
8/15/10
This is just one of 7 baby GTFs we found at Sherman Hoffman yesterday.
A few glamor shots of a little Gray Treefrog I saw earlier this month. I love finding these guys and getting a few photos but their camouflage is just so good. I am sure I am missing many more than I am seeing.
There is a Gray Tree frog on the Milkweed plants, can you see him?? This image illustrates why most folks walk right by and never eve know they are there. Sometimes you can find 6 or 8 of these little beauties on the milkweed.
Kensington Metro Park, MI
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Hyla Versicolor
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Found this critter hiding on my sweet pea trellis.
Large view is recommended.
This Gray Tree Frog quickly hopped from the milkweed to this bush but he wasn't quick enough for me!
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Magnolia, AR
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Both occur in Fairfax County and are indistinguishable except by sound.
Hyla versicolor/chrysoscelis (Anura: Hylidae).
Burke, Fairfax County, VA
17 September 2013
A male eastern gray tree frog, in its green color phase, was on the trunk of the red maple next to our deck last evening calling for a mate.
Hyla versicolor
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Tree Frog (Hylidae family) / September, Habersham Co., Georgia, USA / Copyright ©2019 by William Tanneberger - All Rights Reserved.
Eastern Gray Tree Frog (Hyla versicolor)
Rural Habersham Co., GA (Homewoods)
July 14, 2015
A tiny juvenile gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor) stayed a little late on our deck last night. When I moved the grill cover, there he was, very dark green - almost black. After moving him to the box, he turned much lighter, so they must be able to alter their color on demand!! (COOL!) Eventually, he will turn all gray as he gets older.
Brewster, Massachusetts - Cape Cod
USA
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