Frogs in the Blue Mountains
Photos by Ákos Lumnitzer .
World Frog Day, held on 20th March each year, is a day dedicated to raising awareness for frogs and other amphibians. Many frog populations are under threat and many species are disappearing, or have already become extinct!
In the Blue Mountains, which is very close to where we live the proximity of bushland with its network of streams, bogs, swamps, and lakes means that frogs are never far away from us, although for many of us, they are rarely seen. But even unseen, they make their presence known each spring, the chorus of frogs being one of the thrilling sounds of nature.
There are 35 amphibian species in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Sydney is home to a diverse range of native frogs too, including tree frogs and ground-dwelling species commonly found in gardens and bushland. Common species include the Striped Marsh Frog, Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog, and Common Eastern Froglet.
The young children I teach are fascinated by frogs and it is easy to put together a display. At hthe moment though most of the books are in classrooms so a display will have to wait for one of the other days that celebrate frogs. See pinterest page.
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