Spring Peepers calling in December!

Published by Drew Monkman on

I was awakened at 4:00 this morning by the sound of Spring Peepers calling. I continued to hear calling from several directions up until about 8:00, when the wind started blowing strongly. Temperature 17 C.

Valerie Kirkwood
Acton’s Corners (near Kemptville, ON)

Spring Peeper (John Urquhart)

Spring Peeper (John Urquhart)

 

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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