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Spring in Massachusetts brings a loud chorus of peeps. Tiny frogs called spring peepers are calling from wetlands. It’s all about love—male peepers are hoping to attract females.

But there’s more to these frogs than their sounds. They can tolerate cold weather and can freeze nearly solid in winter. They can also change color, switching to different shades of brown and tan. And they’re adept climbers, helped by sticky pads on their feet. Enjoy these five peeper portraits from past editions of our Photo Contest and learn more about frogs in Massachusetts.

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Mary Martin

2010 Photo Contest Entry © Suzanne Niles

2011 Photo Contest Entry © Jana Trusz

2015 Photo Contest Entry © Ashley Gibbs

2011 Photo Contest Entry © Christina Andersen

What are our Bird-a-thon Team Captains looking at?

YOU!

Bird-a-thon is Mass Audubon’s annual birding competition and our largest fundraiser. On May 13 and 14, 25 teams of birders will spend 24 hours attempting to spot the most species in Massachusetts all the while raising essential funds for our wildlife sanctuaries and programs. Seasoned birders, beginner birders, or those who just want to support a team by fundraising (Bird-a-thon Boosters) are all encouraged to participate.

This year, we have set our fundraising goal at $250,000 to enable the continued protection of the nature of Massachusetts through conservation, education, and advocacy. Want to get in on the action? There are several ways to be a part of Bird-a-thon starting today!

Bird and Fundraise for a Bird-a-thon Team: Fundraise for your team online by creating a fundraising page and/or raise money offline. If you are not yet signed up to bird on a team and would like to learn more, contact [email protected] or 781-259-2136.

Be a Bird-a-thon Booster (Fundraise for Bird-a-thon): Create a fundraising page to fundraise online for your team of choice and/or fundraise offline.

Bird for a Bird-a-thon Team: If you are not yet signed up to bird on a team and would like to learn more, contact [email protected] or 781-259-2136

Happy Birding!

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Take 5: Pretty Spring Peepers

Let the Bird-a-thon-ing Begin!