Peepers say spring is here
I heard some signs of spring today, November 11, coming from the forest! That was a rather quick winter season, wasn’t it? There were Spring Peepers (Pseudacris crucifer) calling from the woodlands optimistically thinking we may be on the way to warmth. This photo shows a Spring Peeper tadpole starting to metamorph into a miniature froglet that Twan photographed for the Meet Your Neighbours global diversity project. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
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One of the last amphibious babies in Twan’s tanks takes what he calls “the reverse plunge” – this Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) is about ready to go! Photographed for the Meet Your Neighbours global biodiversity project.
Read MoreSpring Peeper tadpoles
Spring Peeper tadpoles are starting to metamorph into miniature froglets right now. This little guy or gal still has a bit of its tail to resorb, but otherwise it looks ready to move out of the pond and into the wide world. An amazing transition in the span of just a few weeks!
Read MoreSpring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) by Twan Leenders
One optimistic Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) was calling from the marsh behind Twan’s house last night…we’re so close!
Read MoreMigrations of another kind
With all the snow and cold temperatures we are still experiencing it may be hard to imagine that warmer weather is just around the corner. However, now that March is underway, it will only be a few short weeks until spring officially arrives and the movement of some very special species will begin. While many bird species will start their long journey back to the northeast from places such as Costa Rica where our affiliates have been banding migrants, a variety of non-feathered species will begin traveling through our forests to find their annual breeding pools. The quiet peace of winter...
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