Posted by WiseAcre on Sep 12th, 2008
Gray Tree Frog
2008
Sep 12
Hyla versicolor
I noticed a couple visitors on the deck the other night and got the camera out. I didn’t see the markings on the climbing frog until I saw the photograph.
This is the only true tree frog found in New York State. That fact made me feel pretty confident I correctly identified the little bug eater. They’re just over an inch long and can change color to match their surroundings.
I don’t know if the brown one was trying to match my hat or the dirt on it.
The other was disturbed from it’s place on the deck and started to climb a plant stand.
No my eyes aren’t that bad. It was dark out
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September 13th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Wow, this makes me remember that there are things to see right outside my house. I sometimes forget, and just go to nature trails and parks to see cool things like this frog. Now I’ll go out and scan the treeline for frogs.
December 7th, 2009 at 10:30 am
The winter season is perfect for backpost binging. I hope you don’t mind a few late comments.
The top one looks more like a Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer). [ Ribbit ! ]