Spring is a time of rebirth and rejuvenation, and as days become longer and afternoons warmer, spring nestles in to cheer us all up after a long winter. Many signs of spring in Vermont inform us of the coming season like the birds singing and the crocuses blooming. But one tell-tale sign that spring is here comes from the smallest Vermont state frog.. You may be wondering, "do spring peepers live in Vermont" Yes! After a frozen winter, the spring peepers reawaken and start to sing their sweet tunes, triumphing over winter and sharing their success with all of us. Read on to learn more about spring peepers in Vermont.
The tiny spring peepers, averaging one to one-and-a-half inches long, mainly reside in marsh areas around ponds and rivers.
They survive winter in a truly remarkable way. As temperatures plummet, they slow their heartbeat and breath to a standstill as they hibernate in a deep slumber for winter.
As temperatures begin to climb during the spring months, these miraculous frogs thaw and begin to breathe again. Their vocal sacs fill up with air and the release is what causes that characteristic spring peepers sound.
In marshy areas around ponds and wetlands, a myriad of spring peepers can be heard singing their ascending tunes.
The spring peeper is the smallest frog in Vermont and is quite abundant in our state.
Up and down the East Coast, these little frogs welcome spring with their annual and eagerly anticipated chirping melodies.
The spring peepers remind us of hope and bring us closer to normalcy this spring. You can learn more about these singing frogs on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department website.
To hear a live recording of spring peepers in Vermont, watch the brief video below:
What are your favorite things about spring? Do you find yourself ever asking, "when do spring peepers come out in Vermont?" Do you enjoy listening to the spring peepers usher in the spring season? Let us know in the comments!
If you are searching for something fun to do this spring in the Green Mountain State, how about a mini Vermont road trip?
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