As we peepers peep
We keep the people from their sleep.
Others hear our chorus
And know such swells of spring
A surest sign new life it is to bring.
In our search for other peeps,
We sing all night as we creep
And jump around the deep.
Spring Peepers - a poem by Catinka Knoth 2010
Drummond Island is being serenaded by the lowly little spring peeper, also known as the tree peeper. Right now a concert can be heard on any given evening.
These little frogs, not much more than an inch to an inch and a half, are difficult to find. They nest in and around trees; their brown and tan bodies resemble leaves. They blend in really well.
Like many frogs and toads, the peeper’s song is far louder than one might imagine. Peepers are a type of chorus frog, many call at the same time making their songs blend. The song of the spring peeper is often one of the first recognized by children.
If you are not sure what a Spring Peeper sounds like then enjoy the following video shared by Betsy Purple — April 29, 2007 — video made at a beaver pond in the U.P.
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