Tree Frogs in Mississippi in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Mississippi. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 696 of the 5,636 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.

Squirrel Tree Frog photographed in MississippiUpland Chorus Frog photographed in MississippiSquirrel Tree Frog photographed in Mississippi
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for tree frogs in Mississippi

12.3%

of yearly sightings

696

records in April

#2

busiest month of 12

5,636

verified records a year

March 14.6%, April 12.3%, May 11.3%. Busiest month is March at 14.6%.

Best months: March, April, February

5,636 verified observations of tree frogs in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Mississippi

Peak month

March

825 records (14.6% of the year)

Quietest month

December

128 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2173.9%
Februarypeak67612%
Marchpeak82514.6%
Aprilpeak69612.3%
May63811.3%
June5499.7%
July4147.3%
August3796.7%
September4347.7%
October4347.7%
November2464.4%
December1282.3%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Green Treefrog1,245
Southern Cricket Frog925
Squirrel Tree Frog759
Cope's Gray Tree Frog650
Spring Peeper564
Upland Chorus Frog347
Barking Tree Frog158
Bird-voiced Treefrog123

In Mississippi, April carries 12.3% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 4 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 easing off from March (14.6%) into April, and it heads toward May (11.3%) 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 Mississippi are Green Treefrog, Southern Cricket 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 Treefrog1,245 records
  • Southern Cricket Frog925 records
  • Squirrel Tree Frog759 records
  • Cope's Gray Tree Frog650 records
  • Spring Peeper564 records
  • Upland Chorus Frog347 records
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Plan your tree frog trip in Mississippi

Start with live tours near Gulf Islands National Seashore, 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 Mississippi in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 696 of the 5,636 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.

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

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

What month is best for tree frogs in Mississippi?+

March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and February, based on 5,636 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Green Treefrog, Southern Cricket Frog and Squirrel Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.