It was dead calm, but not as hot as might have been expected standing on the cement of the Lake Creek dam. The evening was surprisingly pleasant for what had been another 100F day.
Background street traffic noise was less than usual, which made a positive difference in our listening opportunities. So, now, the insects (especially cicadas) provided a constant din to challenge our ability to hear distant amphibian calling.
Eight folks turned out, which is wonderful for this month. Thank you Myra, Kathy, Carolyn, Reggie, Linda, Andy, and newcomer Paula McCormick for coming out with me this month.
Environmental Conditions (at 20:35):
Air Temp: 29.8C
Water Temp: 34.6C
Sky: 0 (clear)
Water Level: Average
Relative Humidity: 55%
We have not had significant rain in the last 2 weeks, so the pond above the dam was at average level again and the limestone bedrock below the dam was completely dry.
General Observations:
The pond area was mostly clear, with only a start at algal mat formation. We saw a few water snakes gliding along and plenty of (cliff) swallows hunting insects above the water. There seemed to be fewer bats than usual. Summer insect noise was raucous.
Amphibian Watch Report:
Picture of one of the 4 to 5 we found hopping on the edge of the dam around 20:45.
Second part of observation is a much later (21:30ish) sound recording of a C3 chorus.
Individual calling. Became louder and more clear later in the monitoring hour.
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Blanchard's Cricket Frogs - good views: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/7006153
Gulf Coast Toads / Pix: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/7006241
Green Tree Frog - good recording: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/7006344
Rain Frogs were seen: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/7006274
My bad - I forgot to add the photos of the chirping frog to my "Rain Frogs" iNat observation. I've now added those photos. No wonder the observation page looked so funny.........
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