Subtropical Australian Frogs

[S.R.M.]

Hi all,

I thought I'd start a new thread for my local subtropical frogs from South East Queensland. Here are some from last night to get things going...

Green-thighed Frog (Litoria brevipalmata) by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Ornate Burrowing Frog (Platyplectrum ornatum) by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Graceful Treefrog (Litoria gracilenta) by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Pobblebonk (Limnodynastes terraereginae) by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

 

[S.R.M.]

And a couple more, also from last night's outing...


Dusky Gungan (Uperoleia fusca) by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Spotted Marsh Frog (Limnodynastes tasmaniensis) by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

 

[Avondale87]

Very good you've started this Stephen.
A beautiful series
All different colours. Amazing
Is this open to others? I can't add but no doubt other northerners will have some

 

[S.R.M.]

Thanks very much, Richard!
Yes, anyone is welcome to post here

Very good you've started this Stephen.
A beautiful series
All different colours. Amazing
Is this open to others? I can't add but no doubt other northerners will have some

 

[Dennis]

This is a Red-eye Tree Frog with its gorgeous smile. Taken on a recent trip to the Lamington National Park.

Dennis

 

[S.R.M.]

This is a Red-eye Tree Frog with its gorgeous smile. Taken on a recent trip to the Lamington National Park.

Dennis

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Great shots, Dennis!

 

[S.R.M.]

The last of my images from Boxing Day's outing...

Ornate Burrowing Frog by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Green-thighed Frog by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

 

[Dennis]

A Red-eyed Tree Frog emerging from the night shadows in the Lamington National Park.

Dennis

 

[S.R.M.]

This Green Tree Frog is a regular visitor to my backyard.

Green Tree Frog in our backyard by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

 

[Dennis]

Grumpy-looking frog.

A Red-eyed Tree Frog in the Lamington National Park.

Dennis

 

[S.R.M.]

Some more frogs, this time from Daisy Hill south of Brisbane last night... a plump Pobblebonk, a Great Barred Frog, and a Green Tree Frog.

Happy New Year and all the best for 2024!

A plump Pobblebonk by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Great Barred Frog by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Green Tree Frog by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

 

[Dennis]

Some more frogs, this time from Daisy Hill south of Brisbane last night... a plump Pobblebonk, a Great Barred Frog, and a Green Tree Frog.

Happy New Year and all the best for 2024!

A plump Pobblebonk by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Great Barred Frog by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Green Tree Frog by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Lovely series Stephen, last time I was at the Daisy Hill Koala Centre I came home with a tick on my leg....

Dennis

 

[Avondale87]

Lovely series Stephen, last time I was at the Daisy Hill Koala Centre I came home with a tick on my leg....

Dennis

Oops!
Photo? Stacked off course

 

[Keith]

Grumpy-looking frog.

A Red-eyed Tree Frog in the Lamington National Park.

Dennis

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Hey Dennis, I love these shots of the Red-eyed Tree Frog, it appears you caught him between trills in all. Did you manage to get any with the vocal sac inflated? One thing I’ve found, is that unless they are in the mist of a major chorus, they will quit singing when I get too close. One thing I’ve found, is to move in and frame the shot like I want, taking care to observe the distance, and maybe even half depress the shutter button, before backing away to give him room. Then as soon as he starts his next trill, move in quickly for the shot. Sometimes they can’t seem to see, or stop once they start their trill.

 

[Dennis]

Hey Dennis, I love these shots of the Red-eyed Tree Frog, it appears you caught him between trills in all. Did you manage to get any with the vocal sac inflated? One thing I’ve found, is that unless they are in the mist of a major chorus, they will quit singing when I get too close. One thing I’ve found, is to move in and frame the shot like I want, taking care to observe the distance, and maybe even half depress the shutter button, before backing away to give him room. Then as soon as he starts his next trill, move in quickly for the shot. Sometimes they can’t seem to see, or stop once they start their trill.

Hello Keith

Thank you. I did manage to grab some shots with the vocal sac more inflated, see below.

Dennis

 

[Keith]

Hello Keith

Thank you. I did manage to grab some shots with the vocal sac more inflated, see below.

Dennis

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[Keith]

Ah Ha, Nice! My bad, I didn’t know you were holding those back. I would have led with those.
Great shots, thanks

 

[Dennis]

Ah Ha, Nice! My bad, I didn’t know you were holding those back. I would have led with those.
Great shots, thanks

No worries Keith, I'm still working my way through the images from that trip. So many interesting creatures.

Dennis

 

[S.R.M.]

A few from my local park last night... a Graceful Treefrog (Litoria gracilenta) that hopped onto my finger, a Striped Marsh Frog (Limnodynastes peronii), and a Green Tree Frog (Litoria caerulea).

Graceful Treefrog on my finger by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Striped Marsh Frog in our park by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Green Tree Frog in our park by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

 

[KD_Reno]

Great thread. Full of well photographed, interesting subjects.