I found a new critter in my garden while I was cleaning and raking around one of the raised beds. As I pulled away some leaves and old mulch I spotted what looked like a small balloon or ball.
What's this? So I picked it up and washed the soil off and it was a...
I have no clue. So I showed it to my daughter who quickly used Google Images to make the identification.
It's a Hyla gratiosa aka Barking Treefrog. He was beautiful but since I had disturbed his sleep I put him back under cover and did not take a photo. He looks unlike all the other treefrogs in the yard. He's a beauty; pretty spots on his back and a good personality for someone who was awakened so rudely.
This link has photos and you can click to hear the sound he makes.
http://srelherp.uga.edu/anuran...
Scroll down half way on this link to see what the Barking Treefrog looks like when it was puffed up.
http://www.herpnation.com/hn-b...
