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[ngilbert]

The frog in my yard, the El Coqui, is not native. It is a native of Puerto Rico. Hawaii is having enormous problems with this invasive, destructive and loud species.

http://www.kpua.net/news.php?id=10863

Maybe some people brought them from Puerto Rico and they got away? It seems like a highly annoying pet to have.

If you want something that loud, get a parrot - at least they sleep at night.

[folsombound]

Maybe some people brought them from Puerto Rico and they got away? It seems like a highly annoying pet to have.

If you want something that loud, get a parrot - at least they sleep at night.

Another Illegal Immigrant! We just can't seem to get away from it. We need a bigger border fence! (lol)

[mylo]

Another Illegal Immigrant! We just can't seem to get away from it. We need a bigger border fence! (lol)

No point. Those Davis hippies would just dig a trench underneath it.

[Parizienne]

Actually, I usually ruin the punchline anyhow. Ask anyone!

They are indeed frogs. I hear crickets, too, but most definitely I am also hearing mounds of frogs.


I do like them. I don't have them under my window.... yet. We have double-paned windows, so the little croakers don't offend so far. This means they likely won't be forced to "croak" <wink, wink> anytime soon. Bah DUMM Bump.


Heh. That was a joke . . .


Pari.

[FolsomFrogGuy]

I am new to this area. Where I lived before, we had no frogs. Is it normal for all the frogs within earshot to start croaking in unison -- sounds like dozens of them -- and then suddenly they all stop like someone turned off a switch? What's that all about?

Anyone??

Hi Parizienne,

The frogs you're likely talking about are male Pacific tree frogs calling out for females. I can almost guarantee this sight unseen. They start calling with the beginning of the mating season following rains in winter and spring, usually starting up in "unison" around sundown. When the water dries up, so does there calling...although on might street I might suggest that our overwatering our front yards probably contributes to their ongoing love life!

If you happen to find one croaking too loudly outside your bedroom window, I'd recommend moving it to your neighbor's yard, or perhaps setting it near one of the neighborhood streams where it can enjoy a more natural environment. I mean if a four year old is quick enough to catch one alive, I'm sure C_Vanderveen can next time. Although I can't say for sure, I kind of doubt his/her identification of a "Puerto Rican El Coqui frog", since unless it was just released this spring, it likely wouldn't survive our winter...especially considering January was/was nearly our coldest on record...

http://bss.sfsu.edu/...regilla.htm.htm

p.s. Beware nearby 3-year olds while making longer entries...my niece, with one click of the mouse's button, erased my first go at this entry...Geezzz!

[Parizienne]

Thanks, Frog Guy. Funny thing is, I have never seen one of these little croakers. My son has been down to Egloff Park a time ot two and has played with them, but in our backyard, they live in a ditch behind the neighbors' fence. They also have a pond, so I imagine they are having quite the little party in there as well. I know at night they come into our yard, but I still have yet to see one. I'm sure it's only a matter of time, though.

Pari

Hi Parizienne,

The frogs you're likely talking about are male Pacific tree frogs calling out for females. I can almost guarantee this sight unseen. They start calling with the beginning of the mating season following rains in winter and spring, usually starting up in "unison" around sundown. When the water dries up, so does there calling...although on might street I might suggest that our overwatering our front yards probably contributes to their ongoing love life!

If you happen to find one croaking too loudly outside your bedroom window, I'd recommend moving it to your neighbor's yard, or perhaps setting it near one of the neighborhood streams where it can enjoy a more natural environment. I mean if a four year old is quick enough to catch one alive, I'm sure C_Vanderveen can next time. Although I can't say for sure, I kind of doubt his/her identification of a "Puerto Rican El Coqui frog", since unless it was just released this spring, it likely wouldn't survive our winter...especially considering January was/was nearly our coldest on record...

http://bss.sfsu.edu/...regilla.htm.htm

p.s. Beware nearby 3-year olds while making longer entries...my niece, with one click of the mouse's button, erased my first go at this entry...Geezzz!

[FolsomFrogGuy]

Thanks, Frog Guy. Funny thing is, I have never seen one of these little croakers. My son has been down to Egloff Park a time ot two and has played with them, but in our backyard, they live in a ditch behind the neighbors' fence. They also have a pond, so I imagine they are having quite the little party in there as well. I know at night they come into our yard, but I still have yet to see one. I'm sure it's only a matter of time, though.

Pari

Try 'eye-spotting' them at night. Their eyes are reflective like cats and spiders, but not quite as bright. A head lamp works best, but you could always just hold a flashlight up near your head...or over your head so that you'll spot their eyes staring straight back at you.