Tree Frog ID? / Hurricane Rescue?

[Harry]

Thank you for the note John. As I was clearing items from the second floor deck I found that there were a number of these frogs hidden under things like tarps, barbeque cover, etc. These guys will be displaced because I have to move these items because of the coming storm.

What should I do with them as they are being displaced? Carry them down to ground level and put them somewhere? If so, what sort of spot is best? There is a pond about an 1/4 mile away. But it will surely flood and overflow in this storm.I can put them in the trees, or at the base of the trees. I can keep them in a box for a few days...

I do not think they will have an opportunity to simply go to the ground on their own if I simply dump them out of the lawn furniture onto the deck.

Not much time left to decide on this...

Thanks,

Harry

[killerecho]

You can take them in for a day or two, no problem. A cardboard box will probably get mushy in no time, though.

[John]

I admire your concern for them but if frogs were truly that fragile when it comes to the weather, then they wouldn't still be around. Personally I would let them go in the woods or near the pond. If it will make you feel better then by all means hang on to them for a couple of days like Brian advises.

[JWells]

True, they'll be fine. We still have frogs down here in Florida!

[BG]

We have tree frogs on Long Island? Thats news to me . Are you by the south shore. Its really nice what you doing for the little guys, they are very lucky they are in good hands. The worst is yet to come with this Irene. I hope its not another Gloria.

[John]

Having been through a more powerful Hurricane than Irene, I can tell you the frogs will be fine. It's buildings, roads, trees, and cars that are in trouble (and obviously the people near them).

[Harry]

In the end I made a temporary cardboard space about a foot square and 18 or so inches high, covered with a metal screen lid. I put leaf litter on the bottom and added some branches for perching.

I put one frog in there, and have been misting him with water once in a while. The other frog I carried down to ground level and released into brush near the pond.

This year my area had a large number of these guys a few months ago. I don't know if that is typical however. This is the North shore of Long Island, not far from an area called Rocky Point.

When the storm blows over I hope to release him back into the wild. The pond is about a 1/4 mile away, which would seem pretty far for a little guy like this.

Thanks to all for your input...

Harry

[flybyferns]

We have tree frogs on Long Island? Thats news to me . Are you by the south shore. Its really nice what you doing for the little guys, they are very lucky they are in good hands. The worst is yet to come with this Irene. I hope its not another Gloria.

I was reading through posts- I know this post is a little dated . But, I just had to reply!
I live on Long Island as well! I too, have never seen a " tree frog". However, I have co-worker who lives in Northport ( 5 miles from me) - who sees them , often, all summer? She finds them on her screen door in the morning. She has described them as being a little more green though? I wish I had photos. I will ask her if she took any.

Lynn

[UncleChester]

I was reading through posts- I know this post is a little dated . But, I just had to reply!
I live on Long Island as well! I too, have never seen a " tree frog". However, I have co-worker who lives in Northport ( 5 miles from me) - who sees them , often, all summer? She finds them on her screen door in the morning. She has described them as being a little more green though? I wish I had photos. I will ask her if she took any.

Lynn

They come in green as well, and can change colour. Lots of samples in my albums if you want to see my locals. They are the only possibility according to Frogs and Toads of New York State - Identification Guide for a treefrog that's green in NY state. There are also links to their call on that page, it's a pleasant but pretty loud trilling. They'll trill in any warm and humid conditions, even now in the fall (though much less than in spring time) so you might still be able to locate them.