Do you recognize this sound? Considered by many as the announcement of spring, this distinct, loud, high-pitched “peep” is the call of a spring peeper. More often heard than seen, these very small, pale-brown frogs can be recognized by the X-shaped mark on their backs. #WildlifeWednesday | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

11K views · 569 reactions | How do you define the term "spring peeper" ? 1⃣ Any frog I hear in the spring 2⃣ Anything peeping in the spring 3⃣ Pseudacris crucifer 4⃣ Any frog, I am chaotic and possibly evil 5⃣ Stop it, I live in the west  Megan Seymour/USFWS. A spring peeper's vocal sac inflates as it makes several short "peep" calls. | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Facebook

13K views · 295 reactions | Hear that?! It's a sweet chorus of spring...

8.9K views · 55 reactions | Spring is here !!!!! Spring peepers are singing ! #spring #summer #michigan #camping #hiking #fyp #blessed #godisgood #outdoors #country #lifegoals #peaceful #natureathome #BVIRAL | Caught Outdoors | Facebook

#WildlifeWednesday Q: Who’s making that noise? A: Many tiny frogs known as Spring Peepers This, sometimes deafening, bird-like peeping heard in choruses from wetlands in early spring comes from many tiny frogs known as spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer). With their loud voice, small size (about 1 inch), and excellent camouflage, they are usually heard but not seen. In March, spring peepers make their way from their winter shelters under forest logs and leaves to breeding ponds where the males