Wood Frog – 9/13/14

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 9/13/14

Observation Time: 12:10 p.m.

Observation Location: 4 Gavins Pond Rd.

Common Name: Wood Frog

Scientific Name: Rana sylvatica

Comments: This amphibian lives in the woods and reproduces in vernal pools. Listen to the recording of the quacking sound it makes at the Wikipedia link below so you can recognize it when they thaw out after the snow melts in early spring and begin their courtship.

More Information: Wikipedia