Bullfrogs scream like little girls.
Screaming frog
I keep hoping to hear our frogs croaking a web footed chorus but as of yet they haven’t. We have no Michigan J. Frogs out there. However, they do scream when surprised. Normally it’s just a quick little “ACK” when they hop into the pond as we approach.
This evening I was rambling around the yard when a sudden scream and a wild scramble at my feet startled me. The next thing I heard was a loud thud when the poor creature ran into the side of the garden shed. I had to find out what the creature was and whether or not it had dashed its brains out. I cautiously approached the corner of shed, flashlight in hand, and tried to peer into the jumble of ferns and chocolate vines. Whatever it was, screamed, and slammed into the shed again. I moved back and then approached from a different angle.
Finally, I caught sight of the creature. One of my larger bullfrogs cowered in the spot of light for a second, then it screamed like a little girl, and bashed into the side of the shed again. They aren’t the brightest lights in the harbor.
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Wow! I’d have never thought that bullfrogs could scream! I bet that was a sight to see (and hear).
It completely cracked me up. My neighbors must’ve wondered about the giggles coming from my yard.
We spent some time at a lovely cabin in the woods in southeastern Ohio not long ago – had our own pond and everything. Left the door open that evening to listen to the frogs and I was amazed at the different sounds they all make – there is no “ribbit” – how cool they were – but a tad noisy! Cheers.
I do wish we had a variety of frogs out in the pond but the only tadpoles we could buy were bullfrogs. All the bullfrogs out there are from the tadpoles we put in a few years back.
That is just too funny, they are not the brighest crayon in the box that’s for sure. Have you named him yet? I left you an award on my blog, not sure if you do awards, but it’s there for you if you do.
Haven’t named the frogs. We have nine that we know of for sure and there’s probably more who are better at hiding that we haven’t seen.
Hi, interesting post. I have been wondering about this issue,so thanks for posting. I will certainly be subscribing to your posts.
I just shot coffee out my nose!!!!
Maybe I should’ve posted a warning? 😉