7.8K views · 178 reactions | If the peepers are singing, spring is surely here. This season provides many of our favorite things. The emergence of wildlife, ideal fishing weather, sunshine on the trails and the return of turkey hunting. What are you looking forward to most? | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources | Facebook

Hear that?! It's a sweet chorus of spring peepers! These tiny amphibians, no more than 1'' long, begin singing in early spring to attract future mates. The males typically start their "peeping" sounds in March up until June. The warmer the weather gets, the more mates they can attract so they can reproduce. Fun fact: female peepers lay their eggs singly (aka one at a time), attaching them to submerged vegetation. A female peeper can lay up to 1,500 eggs! So, next time you are out exploring, keep

220 reactions · 54 shares | The Spring Peepers are still going...

Do you recognize this sound? Considered by many as the announcement of spring, this distinct, loud, high-pitched “peep” is the call of a spring peeper. More often heard than seen, these very small, pale-brown frogs can be recognized by the X-shaped mark on their backs. #WildlifeWednesday | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation