Pennsylvania frogs signal arrival of spring

Spring has arrived as wood frogs and spring peepers begin their mating calls in Pennsylvania wetlands. The wood frog, known for its quacking sound, and the tiny spring peeper, often heard but rarely seen, signal the change of seasons. Wood frogs can survive freezing temperatures and are the first frogs to breed in spring, laying thousands of eggs. Spring peepers, smaller and more elusive, also thrive in cold weather and lay up to 1,200 eggs. In related news, the West Chester Fish, Game and Wildlife club has canceled trout stocking for 2025 due to drought conditions affecting local streams. This decision impacts planned events, including youth trout rodeos.