Tag Archives: Sierran Tree Frog

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Think how convenient it would be if you could blend in to your environment by changing your color. That's what Sierran Tree Frogs can do. Richard Kuehn photographed one in the process of changing from green to tan.

A Sierran Tree Frog changing color by Richard Kuehn

This tiny frog has a big voice, calling "ribbit, ribbit." They used to be called Pacific Tree Frogs, which seems more appropriate that Sierran. They are also called Chorus Frogs. Here's a cute photo by Adrian Bennett of a Tree Frog hiding in a flower pot.

Flower pot with Pacific Tree Frog by Adrian Bennett

If you can spot the frog on the rim of the pot,  you will see how small these frogs are!

Thanks to Rich and Adrian for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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I love these little green frogs. They can change color, though, to adapt to their environment but they can't turn white. Ann Marie Meyer photographed one on a Calla Lily.

Below is a photo of a Treefrog that has changed its color to a blue/gray. It was taken by Susan Ruschmeyer.

When the male calls for a mate, the sound is so much louder than you'd expect from such a tiny frog. Peter Baye captured a photo of the voice sac in action. Amazing photo!

Thanks to Ann Marie, Susan and Peter 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!

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These little frogs, usually colored green, show up in the strangest places. Susan Gonzalez photographed one on a wire structure over her pond. The wire protects her fish from Great Blue Herons and other critters after an easy meal. The Tree Frog looks a little precarious up on the wire.

Thanks to Susan for sharing her photo with us. To see a Tree Frog with an attitude, here's the link: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2012/02/25/pacific-tree-frog-with-an-attitude-as-photographed-by-cathleen-crosby/