Frogs in Alabama in September
Yes, September is a good month to see frogs in Alabama. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 3,020 of the 27,081 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Good month for frogs in Alabama
11.2%
of yearly sightings
3,020
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
27,081
verified records a year
August 7.9%, September 11.2%, October 7%. Busiest month is May at 15.6%.
27,081 verified observations of frogs in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
May
4,224 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 582 | 2.1% |
| February | 1,462 | 5.4% |
| March | 2,672 | 9.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 4,073 | 15% |
| Maypeak | 4,224 | 15.6% |
| Junepeak | 3,381 | 12.5% |
| July | 2,521 | 9.3% |
| August | 2,134 | 7.9% |
| September | 3,020 | 11.2% |
| October | 1,901 | 7% |
| November | 810 | 3% |
| December | 301 | 1.1% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Treefrog | 3,271 |
| Fowler's Toad | 2,868 |
| Southern Toad | 2,461 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 2,121 |
| Southern Leopard Frog | 1,489 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 1,311 |
| American Bullfrog | 1,274 |
| Green Frog | 1,200 |
In Alabama, September carries 11.2% of the year's frogs sightings, about 2.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (7.9%) into September, and it heads toward October (7%) after. The busiest month is May (15.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The frogs most often recorded in Alabama are Green Treefrog, Fowler's Toad and Southern Toad. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which frogs you are most likely to see
- Green Treefrog3,271 records
- Fowler's Toad2,868 records
- Southern Toad2,461 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog2,121 records
- Southern Leopard Frog1,489 records
- Squirrel Tree Frog1,311 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Alabama in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 3,020 of the 27,081 verified frogs sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see frogs in Alabama?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for frogs in Alabama?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 27,081 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Green Treefrog, Fowler's Toad and Southern Toad, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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