Tonight he must have jumped from the deck up to the window, probably attracted to all the bugs that were swarming there due to the indoor lights being on. I had always imagined that tree frogs climbed their way up windows, or trees so it was quite a surprise to hear evidence of a jump to the window. So I got a great look at his underside which was interesting. It was neat to see his toes splayed out and his white tummy whereas normally I've only seen him huddled on the deck. Gray tree frogs have striking bright yellow marks in the folds of their hind legs that are only visible when the legs are extended and are elsewhere attractive but not showy.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Gray Tree Frog
This evening while working in the office, I heard a little thud so I turned and looked towards the deck window and discovered a tree frog clinging to the glass! I assume he's the gray tree frog that has lately been hanging out on the deck. Yesterday while I was out there, I spotted him sleeping on the base of the metal umbrella stand under the table; it looked like he had deliberately sought out the coolest place he could find.
Tonight he must have jumped from the deck up to the window, probably attracted to all the bugs that were swarming there due to the indoor lights being on. I had always imagined that tree frogs climbed their way up windows, or trees so it was quite a surprise to hear evidence of a jump to the window. So I got a great look at his underside which was interesting. It was neat to see his toes splayed out and his white tummy whereas normally I've only seen him huddled on the deck. Gray tree frogs have striking bright yellow marks in the folds of their hind legs that are only visible when the legs are extended and are elsewhere attractive but not showy.
Tonight he must have jumped from the deck up to the window, probably attracted to all the bugs that were swarming there due to the indoor lights being on. I had always imagined that tree frogs climbed their way up windows, or trees so it was quite a surprise to hear evidence of a jump to the window. So I got a great look at his underside which was interesting. It was neat to see his toes splayed out and his white tummy whereas normally I've only seen him huddled on the deck. Gray tree frogs have striking bright yellow marks in the folds of their hind legs that are only visible when the legs are extended and are elsewhere attractive but not showy.
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