Thousands Of Singing Spring Peepers Are A Welcome Sound Of A New Season Here In Georgia

Has anyone been outside to hear the sound of the spring peepers in Georgia yet? If you haven't, don't worry there is still plenty of time. The sound of spring peepers is something that you are likely familiar with if you live in the south and can recognize the chorus that these frogs sing. Believe it or not, despite the fact they're called spring peepers, sometimes in Georgia, you can hear them as early as February! Here are a few things to know about the sound of spring peepers in The Peach State.

The spring peeper is a tiny chorus frog that serenades the wetlands of Georgia sometimes from as early as winter.

This tiny tan frog, usually only about an inch long, is one of the most abundant amphibians in the state, with easy markings to identify out in the wild.

On the small frog, you’ll likely see a dark brown X on its back, which will let you know that this guy can sing.

While some peepers can start singing as early as December in certain parts of Georgia, others may continue throughout the month of April—it really depends on the temperatures outside.

For many Georgians, the sound of the spring peepers is a welcomed sound of normalcy in the state, which might be just what we need when it feels as though winter will never end.

In the same regard that cicadas indicate the sound of summer, singing peepers are generally the sound of winter in Georgia, as well as the welcoming of spring.

The sounds you’re hearing, however, are the males—as this is their mating call to females.

After the males begin their loud peeping sound to attract mates, the females will arrive and begin singing to the males in response.

The next time you’re near the wetlands of Georgia, or other bodies of water, make sure to keep an ear open for the songs of spring peepers.

What are peepers? These tiny frogs sure do pack a musical punch. Learn more about them and listen to its unique call in this video:

Have you ever wondered, do spring peepers come out in Georgia? Well, now you know! These small but vocal frogs always tell us when spring is coming to Georgia. Do you have a favorite place in Georgia to hear the spring peepers? Make sure to let us know in the comments section!

For another sign of spring in Georgia keep an eye out for the arrival of hummingbirds during the spring migration through Georgia.