North Carolina wildlife
Spring peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
Males chorus loudly in early spring from vernal pools and wetlands
See the Spring peeper up close
Best months
Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
Best heard on warm rainy nights from late January through March; check local weather and vernal pool reports.
Where to look
Uwharrie National Forest near Baden Lake (vernal pools)Pisgah National Forest near Davidson River (wetlands)
Conservation status
Common and widespread, stable in suitable habitat
Good to know
What time of year do spring peepers call?
Typically late January to early April, with peak calling in March.
Where can I hear them in North Carolina?
Listen near vernal pools in national forests like Uwharrie and Pisgah.
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