I went downstairs a couple of nights ago and before I turned on the light, I spotted something that looked like a leaf stuck to the window. But when I got closer, it wasn’t a leaf at all. It was a Green Tree Frog clinging to the outside of the window right by the porch light. They often use their toe pads to cling to walls and windows around lights, taking advantage of the smorgasbord of bugs and moths that gather there.
If you live in the South you may not have ever seen a Green Tree Frog, but you’ve heard them singing before and during rain. They have big voices for such small creatures and their rainy chorus echoes around the lake. Only about 2 ½ inches long, their bright green color provides excellent camouflage in grass and trees. Its powerful leg muscles allow it to jump 8-10 feet. The Green Tree Frog is the state amphibian of Georgia and Louisiana.
I’m not that crazy about frogs, but this little guy is downright cute—and pretty smart, too. I’m sure glad my porch light says “welcome” in frog-speak.
Watch out when opening a door with these things. Last night I had one on my window near my door. Sure enough, it definitely was the cutest little thing I'd seen in a long time, looking at me. But then I cracked the door and the little booger shot up to the vinyl siding roof above me, bounced off that, and then went bouncy nuts before my eyes while his pals did the same thing. Then the cats got involved, chasing the boogers. (I have several cats on old farm land.) It was like a horror movie out there and I was glad to shut the door fast while the cats did their carnage! :)
Posted by: Volomike | September 02, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Got caught up on your recent postings - but of course my favorite is the one on the frog!! No surprise there. I'm constantly amazed at the ingenuity of all creatures to find nourishment in their world.
Posted by: Rose | June 21, 2010 at 04:16 PM