Tag Archives: Chorus Frog

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Allen Vinson spotted this small green treefrog recently. The "eyeliner," the black line than runs on either side of his face are unique to Sierran Treefrogs. They are also called Chorus Frogs, as they have a loud call.

This is mating season. The male has a vocal sac that expands when he calls. Peter Baye captured this amazing sight.

Surely this treefrog will attract a mate!

Thanks to Allen and Peter for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

It is very cold here on the Mendonoma coast today. It was 34 degrees this morning. We are having showers, rainbows, hail...what could be next? Frogs!

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Jan McCormick photographed a Sierran Treefrog, also called a Chorus frog. They are the very small green frogs that can be seen and heard on the Mendonoma coast.

sierran-treefrog-by-jan-mccormick sierran-treefrog-1-by-jan-mccormickI should say this frog is usually green, as it has the ability to change to brown to match its environment. In this case it took up residence in a redwood-clad hot tub, and Harm Wilkinson photographed it.

sierran-treefrog-has-turned-brown-by-harm-wilkinson sierran-treefrog-on-a-calla-lily-by-richard-kuehnThe last photo, which was taken by Richard Kuehn, shows you how small these frogs are. Rich photographed this frog in a calla lily.

We've certainly had a lot of rain this month, which will be to the liking of all the frogs that call the coast home.

Thanks to Jan, Harm and Rich for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Nan Brichetto came across this little green frog on the gravel banks of the Gualala River. It's a Chorus Frog or Sierran Tree Frog. It used to be called  a Pacific Tree Frog but its name was changed recently.

These frogs have a big call which sounds like "ribbit, ribbit." They are able to change their color to match their surroundings. Below is a Tree Frog changing from green to rusty red. This was photographed by Clay Yale.

It must be nice to be able to camouflage oneself! Thanks to Nan and Clay for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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The fog was heavy and cold this morning but as we walked alongside the Gualala River we left the fog behind. The river is low, waiting for the rains to come. The water is crystal clear.

 Of course we took our golden retriever, Huckleberry, along. He LOVES the Gualala River.

And taking a gravel bath afterwards. Life is very good indeed when you are a golden.

 Walking back Rick saw this little Chorus Frog jump. Its new name is Sierran Tree Frog.

Entering the forest we were surprised to see fresh Oyster Mushrooms growing on downed tree. A Banana Slug is enjoying a nice meal, provided courtesy of Mother Nature. The fog has been so heavy and dense, there was enough moisture for this edible mushroom to fruit.

 Autumn on the Mendonoma Coast - it's magic!