Frogs in Delaware in September
Yes, September is a good month to see frogs in Delaware. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 951 of the 8,843 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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 Delaware
10.8%
of yearly sightings
951
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
8,843
verified records a year
August 14.4%, September 10.8%, October 3.6%. Busiest month is June at 21.6%.
8,843 verified observations of frogs in Delaware, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
June
1,907 records (21.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 0.1% |
| February | 40 | 0.5% |
| March | 468 | 5.3% |
| April | 758 | 8.6% |
| Maypeak | 1,368 | 15.5% |
| Junepeak | 1,907 | 21.6% |
| Julypeak | 1,669 | 18.9% |
| August | 1,273 | 14.4% |
| September | 951 | 10.8% |
| October | 319 | 3.6% |
| November | 63 | 0.7% |
| December | 14 | 0.2% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Fowler's Toad | 2,882 |
| Green Frog | 910 |
| American Toad | 874 |
| American Bullfrog | 729 |
| Southern Leopard Frog | 522 |
| Eastern Spadefoot | 327 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 308 |
| Pickerel Frog | 305 |
In Delaware, September carries 10.8% of the year's frogs sightings, about 2.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (14.4%) into September, and it heads toward October (3.6%) after. The busiest month is June (21.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The frogs most often recorded in Delaware are Fowler's Toad, Green Frog and American 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
- Fowler's Toad2,882 records
- Green Frog910 records
- American Toad874 records
- American Bullfrog729 records
- Southern Leopard Frog522 records
- Eastern Spadefoot327 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Delaware in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 951 of the 8,843 verified frogs sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see frogs in Delaware?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for frogs in Delaware?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 8,843 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Fowler's Toad, Green Frog and American Toad, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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