Start of Migration!

Juvenile Bullfrog, note no dorsal folds

I found a surprising number of frogs this evening after traveling to Hinckley and then to Red Lock in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. I found several juvenile Bullfrogs at Hinckley by Whipps Ledges. My guess is that they metamorphosed late last year due to their small size and hibernated in the pond. I was surprised at the number of adult Leopard Frogs that I found in the Red Lock off Vaughn Road and I suspect they hibernated there as well. As far as migration goes, the Leopard frog pic was taken in a grassy area which was next to the canal lock, so it was more then likely heading to an area nearby where I have heard them chorus in the past. I heard one Spring Peeper and one Midland Chorus Frog in the same area calling sporadically and I believe that Friday they should be more plentiful.

Male Leopard Frog, note thumb pads

First frog I saw migrating, it was crossing the grass by Red Lock.

Leopard frog on Riverview Rd.

Spring Peeper, male

Spring Peeper, note cross on back

Spring Peeper, note variation of pattern on back

Bullfrog, Hinckley

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