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In many places across the country, springtime is prime time for frogs. You can hear their mating calls in low-lying wet areas small and large. If you're lucky, you might even see some . . . and maybe their egg masses too. Why not join the fun?

1. Listen online to some sample frog calls to get an idea of what to listen for outside. Visit eNature for a list of frogs that might be in your area.
2. Find a wetland near you—a pond, swamp, marsh, or creek will do. Have a nature center nearby? Someone there can tell you which frogs are breeding now in your area.
3. Take a notebook with you and listen for frog calls, during the day and after sunset. Try to write down in words what each frog call sounds like. For example, many people write "rib-bit" for a common frog sound. What do you hear? Can you figure out how to describe it in simple syllables?  
4. Take your notes back and see if you can identify what species you heard. Don't forget to check again for later breeders. 

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