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The treefrogs were singing their heads off - such a loud sound for such little guys - seeking mates. (Chris' hand)
Gray treefrog in the backyard. They're everywhere this year...on plants, in pots on the deck and hanging planters. They do blend in, though, being 1 1/2" and green like the foliage.
This is a scan of a slide. Taken with the film version of the EOS Rebel with a Sigma 28-200 zoom with magnifier filters.
Grey Treefrog (green phase). They come out of the pond right about now, and they're really hard to spot. You have to look very very closely--they're about the size of the first joint on my pinkie. Duluth, MN.
Gray treefrogs breed in May when they move to breeding ponds. Clusters of up to 30 eggs are attached to vegetation near the surface of the water. The eggs hatch in three to six days. Tadpoles transform within two months. Adults reach maturity within two years
The Gray Treefrog has the ability to change colour from gray to a brilliant emerald green! Not only is it the chameleon of the frog world, but they also have the ability to almost freeze solid during hibernation! I'd bet the cryogenics scientists will tap into this little creatures secrets?
Calling frogs were a highlight of the trip one year - 8 species were found calling at night on the property. Data recorded at www.naherp.com.