Frog and toad chorus

With all the rain we've had these last few days, there have been numerous frogs and toads calling each night in our yard. Tonight I heard at least three species, and located a squirrel tree frog in our back yard. It's the first time I've actually identified this species. It looks similar to the green tree frog, and I've probably mistaken the squirrel tree frog for the official LA amphibian (green tree frog) in the past. The calls are quite different. Here are two sites which have audio files of Louisiana frogs and toads: LA D of W&F; National Wildlife Federation.

The other evening, gulf coast toads calling in our front yard were nearly loud enough to prevent me from sleeping. A third species I have not yet identified sounds like a cricket: a soft, two note squeak that usually comes from under the house or in the garden against the house.