One of the iconic sounds of early spring in Canada is the sound of frogs and toads. You can hear them in rivers, lakes, ponds — just about anywhere where there is water. Not long after the spring thaw they emerge. What drives them to be so loud, intense, and persistent? To expend so much energy?
We thought it was time to take a closer look.
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Nice !!!
Appreciate the feedback, Mike
That was delightful. Something to listen to in the depths of winter. In theory, one can stand at the side of a pond at night and count how many males are calling for each male has a different pitch.
Thank you, Andrew. I’ll try counting next time!
Hi JD. Super video. Love the shots, but especially love the narrative humour. Thanks
Thanks! Everything I learned, I learned from your work!
Can’t wait to share the fun with Emily. Thanks!
Thanks, Meg!
David Attenborough, watch out!!!!
Thanks for the instruction on amplexis, JD…. it’s our anniversary!… remember??
Yes, the biology texts had me running to the dictionary. Thanks for the feedback!
nice work JD
Thank you muchly, Joe!
A keen eye, a steady hand and interesting dramatization. For years, frogs have been singing in the marsh close to our home, and I never spotted a toad in there! As a sequel, you could capture herons feasting on them in the summer. Or do they only feast on frogs?
They do indeed!!Thanks for the feedback!
enjoyed the video very much, you come up with the darnedest great stuff. thanks JD
Linda
Thanks, Linda!
This was truly amazing and informative. Excellent photography and narration. It provided great enjoyment.
I”m just trilled wit yur video!:)
I thought you might enjoy this, given your background in biology!