I went to Hinkley, OH tonight and was pleased to hear the Whipps Ledges pond wake up. I hear 2 Spring Peepers calling from different sides of the pond and I could barely hear 2 Wood Frogs tuning up. Interstate 271 was pretty loud and masked some of their vocal range. I was able to get video of some Red Spotted Newts swimming around and a couple breeding. I found it interesting that the males rear legs secured the female vs. the front legs like a frog. A juvenile Bullfrog also made an appearance, and I’m guessing that it over wintered in the pond. Temps went above freezing Friday with a high in the mid 40’s, 50’s Sat and Sunday was mid 60’s. Monday should be in the 50’s, and I’m curious if more Wood Frogs are going to be calling. Good start to the 2013 season!