Author Topic: frog & toad calling survey (Read 5373 times)

Lee Borgersen · « *Last Edit: March 03/21/17, 10:20:53 AM by Lee Borgersen* »

DNR announces sign-up for:
2017 frog and toad calling survey

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Volunteers are needed to help the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources track population changes in the stateï¿½s 14 frog and toad species as part of an annual survey.

ï¿½The frog and toad survey would not be possible without the dedication of generous volunteers,ï¿½ said Janine Kohn, project coordinator. ï¿½Frogs and toads are indicators of habitat quality and provide valuable information on the condition of Minnesotaï¿½s wetlands. Through this 21-year citizen science program, volunteers gather important data which helps us track the health of the stateï¿½s frog and toad populations and, therefore, wetlands and water quality.ï¿½

This year, some survey participants will pilot a new mobile app to send their field observations to the DNR. This is an addition to last yearï¿½s new sign-up map. Volunteers drive to 10 designated stops on a route and conduct nighttime ï¿½listening surveysï¿½ on three evenings between March and July to capture seasonal variations in frog and toad species.

ï¿½People should sign up now, to connect with nature while participating in this exciting citizen science adventure,ï¿½ Kohn said.

The continued help of Minnesotans who volunteer their time and donate to the Nongame Wildlife Checkoff on their state income tax returns helps the DNR Nongame Wildlife Program perform important surveys and research studies like the annual frog and toad calling survey.

glenn57

there ya go boar and reb!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a PERFECT job for da both of ya. ya just do what you both do well,be annoying little pests, and walaw.......dem toads and frogs will seek you out!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AAAHHHHHHAAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!

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Lee Borgersen · « *Last Edit: March 03/21/17, 10:42:27 AM by Lee Borgersen* »

I knew it ...I knew it.

Here I post a topic of major interest to everyone on a day when things seem to be slow in da news. What happens next: Glenn comes in and diverts the story into an opportunity to pick on 2 defenseless individuals that always try to stay out of trouble. tut_tut-3315.gif

Rebel SS

That filthy little whelp! Here I was tuning up my spring peeper calling voice, and he jumps in and diverts it away from this intellectually and auditory stimulating topic......

dew2

I did a survey route a few years back,Kinda kool they send cd of different frog an toad calls so someone can ID the critters.Still got all the material
I had a 12 mile route from south a Willmar north through the city ending up by Long lake just north a Willmar with 2 stops right in da city,

glenn57

AWE GAWD...................its so deep, the

a tousami warning should be issued!!!!!!!!!!!

Boar

glenn i already have ur number.

Lee Borgersen · « *Last Edit: March 03/21/17, 11:53:13 AM by Lee Borgersen* »

Ever since da guys at da mens "leap frog" (cough..cough) club laughed at glenn's leap frog undies he hates frogs.

Rebel SS · « *Last Edit: March 03/21/17, 12:02:32 PM by Rebel SS* »

I heard he likes frogs...

glenn57

Quote from: Lee Borgersen on March 03/21/17, 11:48:45 AM

Ever since da guys at da mens "leap frog" (cough..cough) club laughed at glenn's leap frog undies he hates frogs.

he dem my secret grundies..............how'd ya find them????????

Dotch

Still waiting to hear our first western chorus frogs of the season. Usually on a warm still spring night when the ice is off the wildlife pond they start in. If it stays warm, within a few nights they get loud. When we first restored the wetland, one night the wife had been outside for lamb check and she came back in and frantically woke me up. While I'm used to this, I was surprised when she asked me to go outside and listen to the loud noise coming from the pond. She was convinced it was a gas leak as there's a gas pipeline that goes through that area. When I got outside I knew exactly what it was: thousands of horny tiny western chorus frogs! It's become tradition to listen for them. Eventually their song is replaced by the large American toad population we have.

https://www.pca.state.mn.us/living-green/frogs-minnesota

Lee Borgersen

Quote from: glenn57 on March 03/21/17, 11:55:18 AM

Quote from: Lee Borgersen on March 03/21/17, 11:48:45 AM
Ever since da guys at da mens "leap frog" (cough..cough) club laughed at glenn's leap frog undies he hates frogs.

he dem my secret grundies..............how'd ya find them????????

I did a search on "Glenn's Undies"! Your reputation precedes you with a whole plethora of information. Not to worry though. I wouldn't post anything to

embarrass you.

Rebel SS

Quote from: Dotch on March 03/21/17, 12:03:49 PM

Still waiting to hear our first western chorus frogs of the season. Usually on a warm still spring night when the ice is off the wildlife pond they start in. If it stays warm, within a few nights they get loud. When we first restored the wetland, one night the wife had been outside for lamb check and she came back in and frantically woke me up. While I'm used to this, I was surprised when she asked me to go outside and listen to the loud noise coming from the pond. She was convinced it was a gas leak as there's a gas pipeline that goes through that area. When I got outside I knew exactly what it was: thousands of horny tiny western chorus frogs! It's become tradition to listen for them. Eventually their song is replaced by the large American toad population we have.

https://www.pca.state.mn.us/living-green/frogs-minnesota

Had a lot of the calling around here last year. After lots of hunting around, trying to match the calls, and listening to online recordings, and finally seeing some in my mulch chips, realized it was toads that were singing...I never knew they did that.

dew2 · « *Last Edit: March 03/21/17, 02:48:34 PM by dew2* »

Quote from: Lee Borgersen on March 03/21/17, 11:48:45 AM

Ever since da guys at da mens "leap frog" (cough..cough) club laughed at glenn's leap frog undies he hates frogs.

A good source stole these undies from a campground In Nothern Kandiyohi county.They said a guy by the name of GLENN asked to pass my clean undies while he (GLENN) was in the comunity shower. From what I preceived they wouldnt pass any clean cause there wernt any!! They stole em and photo'd em in the campground garage,Then posted em on a private site I copied these from. TALK ABOUT 57s Undies well here is proof!!! The fresh clean ones are on the right!! UUFTA Magie EH?

Rebel SS

Poor Glenn....

Lee Borgersen · « *Last Edit: March 03/21/17, 03:00:10 PM by Lee Borgersen* »

Quote from: dew2 on March 03/21/17, 02:44:32 PM

Quote from: Lee Borgersen on March 03/21/17, 11:48:45 AM
Ever since da guys at da mens "leap frog" (cough..cough) club laughed at glenn's leap frog undies he hates frogs.

A good source stole these undies from a campground In Nothern Kandiyohi county.They said a guy by the name of GLENN asked to pass my clean undies while he (GLENN) was in the comunity shower. From what I preceived they wouldnt pass any clean cause there wernt any!! They stole em and photo'd em in the campground garage,Then posted em on a private site I copied these from. TALK ABOUT 57s Undies well here is proof!!! The fresh clean ones are on the right!! UUFTA Magie EH?

Borgie tells me mine look worse then that if you turn um inside out!

click on da boys

Leech~~

Can we collect all the Frogs for bait, right after we mark them down as seen-heard on the app?

Rebel SS · « *Last Edit: March 03/21/17, 03:31:07 PM by Rebel SS* »

I see Borgy's info says he's a proud member of the "CWCS". Is that Croakers With Colored Spots? OR, would it also be known as a "Spotted Meandering Union Retarded Frog... or "SMURF"?

Lee Borgersen

Quote from: Rebel SS on March 03/21/17, 03:25:17 PM

I see Borgy's info says he's a proud member of the "CWCS". Is that Croakers With Colored Spots? OR, would it also be known as a "Spotted Meandering Union Retarded Frog... or "SMURF"?