It hit 64 F today and tonight the spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer) are singing again for the first time this year. You can listen to them here.
Our property borders on (heck, it extends into) a major wetland. And when the peepers really crank it up the noise is so loud as to make you dazed and confused. Folks will actually pull over on the side of the road when the peepers at their peak and listen for as long as they can take it.
It’s supposed to be in the 50s tomorrow and then we’re expecting a week when it doesn’t get out of the 30s. That’s not great for maximum volume. Hopefully it will warm up nicely after that and the peepers can crank it up to 11.
Sounds nice. I have been a camper/hiker for many years and have heard how awesome it can be.
Today our son was telling the Mr and I about the noise of the peepers coming from his pond. An urban boy that bought a piece of property with a big spring fed pond he laughs when friends ask if he is enjoying the peace and quiet of country life. Wait until the 17 year cicadas begin later this spring…lol
I don’t know the sound of spring peepers. Do they rival cicadas? I know that noisy bunch.
Pam: See the link in the post to the audio. I find the call pleasant, but there are nights most years when the volume is so high it literally hurts your ears.
We just got hit with another deep freeze over here. Everything is on hold again.
Not good.
But, it leaves more time to re-watch Spinal Tap, now that you put THAT back into my head.
Hank, in the famous words of David St. Hubbins: ‘It’s such a fine line between stupid, and clever.’