DAILY BULLDOG • April 4, 2026
In spring, when temperatures rise above 40 degrees Fahrenheit and usher in gentle rains, a plethora of life emerges from the forest. Last year, I went out on such a night to catch the spring migration of amphibians. Cold damp air sank through my rain gear as I donned my reflective vest. Normally, these conditions would have kept me indoors, where it was warm and dry. But this night was supposed to be a “Big Night,” with amphibians moving en masse from their hibernation grounds to bodies of water to begin mating. I paused as soon as I heard a faint but high-pitched call coming from the trees. It was a spring peeper. I was not the only one who could feel the rain coming; the frogs could feel it too. If you go outside on a rainy night this spring, be on the lookout for amphibians. They are embarking on the most dangerous journey of their lives, and we can help them reach their destinations safely.~ Julia Janson