Peepers!

I found yet another distraction from editing trip photos - here in southern Ontario the frogs and salamanders are out in force!  Had a great evening yesterday with a couple of friends searching for amphibians at some nearby breeding ponds.  We saw a number of species, but I have always been a big fan of Spring Peepers and they were putting on a great show!  Here are a few of the shots:

Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)

Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)

Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) - showing the distinctive cross, the feature behind the name 'crucifer.'

Also observed on the evening were Bullfrog, Green Frog, Wood Frog, Redback Salamander, Blue-spotted (type) Salamander, Spotted Salamander and Northern Water Snake.  A fantastic night!

Kyle