Tag Archives: Sierran Treefrog

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Sierran Treefrogs have suction-like pads on their fingers and toes that allow them to easily climb anything they want to. Kitty Wolfe recently found one hanging on what looks like a ceramic flower pot.

These treefrogs are usually green, but they can change color to brown, and then back to green. This one is in the process of changing color but I don't know which one. They are fascinating tiny frogs.

Thanks to Kitty for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

After a two-day heatwave (okay, it didn't get that hot!), we are having a sunny, breezy, cool day. Lots of white caps on the Pacific Ocean tells us that upwelling is occurring in the ocean. Upwelling is when the surface waters of the ocean are pushed towards shore by a northwest wind. Colder, nutrient rich waters then rise to the surface, igniting the entire food chain.

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The small green (usually green) treefrog we see on the Mendonoma coast is called a Sierran Treefrog. Dan Lewis had one hiding out in his BBQ and it looks like the treefrog was in the process of changing from green to a rusty red.

Dan wrote, “This little guy loves to hide under our BBQ cover on our back deck at Enchanted Meadows. The deck is over six feet off the ground. I have placed the frog into the garden or in the bushes five times now, and he keeps coming back. I have to make sure it’s not in the BBQ before I light it up.”

Sierran Treefrogs are excellent climbers. They have suction-like cups on the ends of their fingers and toes. Here's a photo John Shiu took of a treefrog showing its fingers.

Peggy Berryhill got a surprise while at Gualala Point Regional Park recently. She reached out to get a bag for her dog's waste. When she pulled the bag out, she found a little treefrog.

Thanks to Dan, John and Peggy for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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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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Suzie Chapler photographed a Sierran Treefrog peeking out from one of the orchids she inherited from her mother, Gretchen. It made Suzie smile to see this little frog.

Kristine Rose photographed one in the process of changing color, from green to brown.

Steve and Nancy McLaughlin spotted this Treefrog climbing a window at the big Mother's Day brunch in Plantation. These frogs are excellent climbers - they have suction cups on their fingers and toes!

Thanks to Suzie, Kristine, and Steve for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

We are having a warm and breezy day on the coast today - no fog!

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Sierran treefrogs are a fun sighting. These tiny, usually green, treefrogs can appear in the most unlikely places. Adrian Bennett found one peeking out of the entrance hole of her birdhouse.

These frogs can change their color to match their environment. Here is a photo by Carolyn Andre of one that changed from green to brown to blend in with her barbecue.

But I think it is beyond this treefrog's capability to change to the pinks and blues of Adrian's birdhouse. And, as we know, it's good to be green!

Thanks to Adrian and Carolyn for allowing me to share their photos with you here. We are having a breezy, warm day on the coast today, with not a cloud in sight.