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FFC#2 - Spring Peepers Traditional Geocache

Hidden : 4/22/2009
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A traditional cache in Kemptville's Ferguson Forest Centre

This cache is along a trail that has become a bit overgrown in the Centre. It is still obvious from the north at least and quite walk-able and takes you by a beautiful pond and through a pretty wetland area. The last few metres are a modest bushwhack, and you will have to choose your footing carefully. As I was heading to this cache location, I was serenaded by dozens of Spring Peepers, trying to woo mates. That's where the name of the cache comes from.

The spring peeper is a small frog species, attaining an adult size between 0.75 inches (19 mm) and 1 inch (25 mm) long. They have a dark cross on their backs roughly in the shape of an "X", though sometimes the marking may be indistinct. Females are lighter-colored, while males are slightly smaller and usually have dark throats. This frog has a vocal sac located by its throat, which expands and deflates like a balloon to create a short and distinct peeping sound. Only males have the ability to make this loud high-pitched noise, and they use it to attract mates. This creature lives in wetlands, marshes, and pond or swamp regions in order to support the aquatic environment the larvae need. The Spring Peeper breeds between the months of March to June, and deposits around 900 eggs that are hidden under vegetation or debris at the water base. After hatching, they transform into frogs and are ready to leave the water in about eight weeks.

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