Who’s Croaking? Identifying Ohio’s Frog & Toad Calls

Hello WildSide Readers,

Summer is the time of year for picnics and cookouts, soaking in the sun, and relaxing by the pool. For us wildlife enthusiasts, it’s also the time of year to survey for frogs and toads. One of the best ways (if not THE best way) to identify frogs and toads, is to listen.

Spring and summer is mating season for Ohio’s amphibians, and their number one priority is to find a special someone and well… you know. For all of Ohio’s frogs and toads, finding that special someone is accomplished by calling in or near their breeding waters. Luckily, each species has their own unique call making identification easy, for the most part. There are a few species that are more difficult to tell apart.

I’ve recently put together two videos that can help you learn Ohio’s frog and toad calls. Hopefully after watching these videos, you can sit back, relax, and revel in the knowledge that you know exactly who is croaking. Below the video links, I’ve listed several additional resources for learning more about Ohio’s amphibians.

Who’s Croaking? Part 1 – In this video we learn the calls of Ohio’s more common frogs and toads.

Who’s Croaking Part 2 – In this video, we learn the calls of less heard species and those that are slight more difficult to identify.

Additional Resources

Enjoy the summer night sounds!

Marne Titchenell

Wildlife Program Specialist

American toad

American toad

 

One thought on “Who’s Croaking? Identifying Ohio’s Frog & Toad Calls

  1. What a wonderful resource and a beautiful narration by Marne Titchenell. Thank you for doing what you do!

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