Tree Frogs in Louisiana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Louisiana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,186 of the 10,299 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), 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.
Peak month for tree frogs in Louisiana
11.5%
of yearly sightings
1,186
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
10,299
verified records a year
April 19%, May 11.5%, June 7.7%. Busiest month is April at 19%.
10,299 verified observations of tree frogs in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
1,953 records (19% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 347 | 3.4% |
| February | 710 | 6.9% |
| Marchpeak | 1,463 | 14.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,953 | 19% |
| Maypeak | 1,186 | 11.5% |
| June | 793 | 7.7% |
| July | 681 | 6.6% |
| August | 729 | 7.1% |
| September | 772 | 7.5% |
| October | 724 | 7% |
| November | 572 | 5.6% |
| December | 369 | 3.6% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Treefrog | 3,364 |
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 1,426 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 1,383 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 1,234 |
| Southern Cricket Frog | 320 |
| Spring Peeper | 306 |
| Cajun Chorus Frog | 266 |
| Bird-voiced Treefrog | 205 |
In Louisiana, May carries 11.5% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 3.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (19%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The tree frogs most often recorded in Louisiana are Green Treefrog, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and Squirrel Tree Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Green Treefrog3,364 records
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog1,426 records
- Squirrel Tree Frog1,383 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog1,234 records
- Southern Cricket Frog320 records
- Spring Peeper306 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Louisiana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,186 of the 10,299 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in Louisiana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and May.
What month is best for tree frogs in Louisiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 10,299 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Green Treefrog, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and Squirrel Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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