Silent night? Not in many parts of Alabama that are home to chorus frogs.
Multiple species of frogs form loud groups on rainy winter nights, particularly in south Alabama. Winter breeding frogs like the Upland Chorus Frog, the Spring Peeper, Leopard Frogs and American Toads and others use calls to find one another for breeding.
The Ornate Chorus frog has black splotches and a distinct call. Its prime breeding time is December…