Tag: frogs
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Underground, underwater or frozen solid: how do frogs & toads spend the winter?
This post was written by David LeGros, a park naturalist at Ontario Parks. As the crisp fall days get colder and the occasional dusting of snow whitens the landscape, we know that winter is just around the corner. For the countless songbirds of our forests, they avoid our cold winters and lack of food by…
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Are you friends with frogs?
Frogs and toads have an ancient history, with fossils dating back to the time of the dinosaurs. Algonquin Provincial Park Naturalist David LeGros has been fascinated by these amphibians since he was a toddler and he shares some fun facts about them.
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The pannes of Presqu'ile
The late winter wait for spring can be almost painful. I’ve had enough of the cold, snow, and hibernating wildlife. When can I go outside without a jacket? Disappearing snow, robins on the lawn might be enough for some, but not for me. Then finally…yes! I hear it: rrrrRRRRT, rrrrRRRRT, rrrrRRRRT! The Presqu’ile Provincial Park pannes…
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The wonder frog you may never see or hear
Today’s post comes from Charleston Lake’s Discovery staff. Those who love frogs will not be disappointed at Charleston Lake Provincial Park. Larger frogs, like Bullfrogs, Green Frogs, and Leopard Frogs, are easily seen or heard around ponds and shorelines, wetlands and meadows. But it’s a shame that another common park frog goes largely unrecognized and…
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Water, water everywhere
Today’s post comes from Erica Seely, a Discovery Guide at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Landscapes change drastically with the seasons and spring is a great time to visit Sandbanks’ pannes — as long as you don’t mind getting your feet wet!
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BioBlitz at Sleeping Giant
Team members from our Northwest Zone, including Barb Rees, Evan McCaul, Lesley Ng, Renée Lalonde, Laura Myers and Kyra Santin, combined to share the results of Sleeping Giant’s summer BioBlitz! Sleeping Giant Provincial Park isn’t just home to beautiful cliffs and hiking trails. The park also plays host to a diverse group of plants and animals.…