Frogs?

[Scott&Nikki]

Ok, I have a question, but not sure if anyone has an answer for me. Behind my apartment building there is a long path that goes along a decent size river with a few ponds, tons of trees and bushes, and all that good stuff. Last fall I saw a frog when I was walking down. I'm basically wondering when would frogs start coming out again? Also, does anyone know what kind of frogs there would be? Or where I could find out? I am in DeKalb, IL (north-central IL). Also, any other herps?? Thanks to anyone that can help me out with this.

 

[moosassah]

This should give you more info than you want provided you're willing to dig around a bit:

http://www.nwf.org/frogwatchUSA/frogs_state.cfm?showstate=il

 

[GeckoStud]

Frogs turn up whenever they feel like it, it seems lol. Just yesterday the spring peepers were starting to sing already! Not complaining but I think they are a little earlier than normal.

 

[lil_katiedan]

Spring Peepers actually come out in late Feb-March. Once April comes most of them have already mated and they quite calling. They are the first frog that seems to poke it's head out in the spring (hence the name I guess, haha).