Tree Frogs in Alabama in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Alabama. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,528 of the 11,787 sightings logged across the year (13%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Cope's Gray Tree Frog photographed in AlabamaOrnate Chorus Frog photographed in AlabamaBarking Tree Frog photographed in Alabama
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for tree frogs in Alabama

13%

of yearly sightings

1,528

records in April

#2

busiest month of 12

11,787

verified records a year

March 10.4%, April 13%, May 14.5%. Busiest month is May at 14.5%.

Best months: May, April, September

11,787 verified observations of tree frogs in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Alabama

Peak month

May

1,714 records (14.5% of the year)

Quietest month

December

172 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2752.3%
February7496.4%
March1,23110.4%
Aprilpeak1,52813%
Maypeak1,71414.5%
June1,32011.2%
July9978.5%
August8777.4%
Septemberpeak1,38511.8%
October1,0869.2%
November4533.8%
December1721.5%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Green Treefrog3,271
Cope's Gray Tree Frog2,121
Squirrel Tree Frog1,311
Southern Cricket Frog869
Barking Tree Frog694
Upland Chorus Frog535
Spring Peeper535
Northern Cricket Frog480

In Alabama, April carries 13% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 4.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from March (10.4%) into April, and it heads toward May (14.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The tree frogs most often recorded in Alabama are Green Treefrog, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Squirrel Tree Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.

Which tree frogs you are most likely to see

  • Green Treefrog3,271 records
  • Cope's Gray Tree Frog2,121 records
  • Squirrel Tree Frog1,311 records
  • Southern Cricket Frog869 records
  • Barking Tree Frog694 records
  • Upland Chorus Frog535 records
Plan your tripHorseshoe Bend National Military Park

Plan your tree frog trip in Alabama

Start with live tours near Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see tree frogs in Alabama in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 1,528 of the 11,787 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 13% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see tree frogs in Alabama?+

April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and September.

What month is best for tree frogs in Alabama?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and September, based on 11,787 verified observations.

Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Alabama?+

The most-recorded species in Alabama are Green Treefrog, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Squirrel Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.