FROGS OF THE GREAT LAKES REGION
This recording provides an auditory means to identify
the frogs and toads (anurans) of the Great Lakes region. Acquiring
the ability to identify anurans "by ear", when applied throughout
the spring, allows for an opportunity to accurately survey
their abundance and diversity on any wetland, all accomplished
without ever getting your feet wet.The
opening, instructional portion is a valuable tool for anyone
participating in an organized frog and toad survey. Narrative
is presented over a background chorus of each featured anuran in
order of emergence and breeding through the season. Auditory
characteristics and handles, in addition to seasonal habits and
habitats are also presented.
Thirteen environmental movements are arranged chronologically
through the spring breeding season, and are a useful follow-up to
the instruction. They also provide over 50 minutes of relaxing
listening pleasure. Whether listening from your car stereo
while stuck in urban traffic, or from the warmth of your den on a
blustery winter night, these sounds are sure to settle you "knee
deep" into the lively pulse of a spring wetland.
Featured Anurans: Northern Spring Peeper,
Western Chorus Frog, Wood Frog, Northern Leopard Frog, Eastern
American Toad, Fowler's Toad, Pickerel Frog, Eastern Gray Tree Frog,
Cope's Gray Tree Frog, Green Frog, Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Bull
Frog, Mink Frog. |
