Tree Frogs in North Dakota in April
Yes, April is a good month to see tree frogs in North Dakota. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 10 of the 113 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 tree frogs in North Dakota
8.8%
of yearly sightings
10
records in April
#5
busiest month of 12
113
verified records a year
March 0%, April 8.8%, May 18.6%. Busiest month is July at 27.4%.
113 verified observations of tree frogs in North Dakota, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
July
31 records (27.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 0.9% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 10 | 8.8% |
| Maypeak | 21 | 18.6% |
| June | 14 | 12.4% |
| Julypeak | 31 | 27.4% |
| Augustpeak | 24 | 21.2% |
| September | 7 | 6.2% |
| October | 4 | 3.5% |
| November | 1 | 0.9% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 95 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 7 |
| Gray Treefrog | 2 |
In North Dakota, April carries 8.8% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (0%) into April, and it heads toward May (18.6%) after. The busiest month is July (27.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The tree frogs most often recorded in North Dakota are Boreal Chorus Frog, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Gray Treefrog. 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
- Boreal Chorus Frog95 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog7 records
- Gray Treefrog2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in North Dakota in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 10 of the 113 verified tree frogs sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see tree frogs in North Dakota?+
April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though July and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for tree frogs in North Dakota?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and May, based on 113 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Boreal Chorus Frog, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Gray Treefrog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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