Tree Frogs in Kansas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Kansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,037 of the 4,788 sightings logged across the year (21.7%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for tree frogs in Kansas
21.7%
of yearly sightings
1,037
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
4,788
verified records a year
March 9.6%, April 21.7%, May 14.8%. Busiest month is April at 21.7%.
4,788 verified observations of tree frogs in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
April
1,037 records (21.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 0.1% |
| February | 59 | 1.2% |
| March | 461 | 9.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,037 | 21.7% |
| Maypeak | 710 | 14.8% |
| June | 486 | 10.2% |
| July | 509 | 10.6% |
| August | 514 | 10.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 616 | 12.9% |
| October | 300 | 6.3% |
| November | 86 | 1.8% |
| December | 6 | 0.1% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 2,542 |
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 492 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 254 |
| Gray Treefrog | 163 |
| Spotted Chorus Frog | 77 |
| Spring Peeper | 18 |
| Strecker's Chorus Frog | 13 |
| Pacific chorus frog | 2 |
In Kansas, April carries 21.7% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 13.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (9.6%) into April, and it heads toward May (14.8%) 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 Kansas are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Boreal Chorus Frog and Cope's Gray 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
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog2,542 records
- Boreal Chorus Frog492 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog254 records
- Gray Treefrog163 records
- Spotted Chorus Frog77 records
- Spring Peeper18 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Kansas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 1,037 of the 4,788 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 21.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see tree frogs in Kansas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and September.
What month is best for tree frogs in Kansas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and September, based on 4,788 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Boreal Chorus Frog and Cope's Gray Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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