This video captures the sounds of the Spring Peepers, recorded on March 23, 2012. The photo essay shows images at night, along the path to the Spring Peeper's pond.
Spring Peepers are tiny frogs that live in woods and grassy areas near water. Early March or April, when the temperature warms, their whistles and peeps of the male's mating call can be heard. Usually in groups of three, they pump air into their vocal sacs to make a peeping noise.
Spring Peepers are nocturnal, tan or brown in color, and about 1.5 inches in length. After mating, the female lays her eggs in the water. The eggs hatch and after about 8 weeks, the frogs leave the water and live in the woods.
All still photos are original and taken at night with 8 to 15 second exposures, except for the final photo (courtesy of National Geographic)
