Wood Frog (Rana sylvatica)
Wood frogs (Rana sylvatica) can be distinguished from other local frogs by their dark “mask” extending back from each of their eyes. The rest of their body can vary from light tan to reddish brown; in fact, a single individual can vary their coloring seasonally. While other species, like the green frog, are often found in close proximity to water year round, wood frogs are rarely seen in association with water other than during the spring breeding season when they…