Frogs in Oregon in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see frogs in Oregon. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 2,703 of the 19,685 sightings logged across the year (13.7%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for frogs in Oregon
13.7%
of yearly sightings
2,703
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
19,685
verified records a year
April 10.9%, May 13.7%, June 14.1%. Busiest month is August at 16.2%.
19,685 verified observations of frogs in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
August
3,190 records (16.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 492 | 2.5% |
| February | 584 | 3% |
| March | 1,148 | 5.8% |
| April | 2,147 | 10.9% |
| Maypeak | 2,703 | 13.7% |
| Junepeak | 2,782 | 14.1% |
| July | 2,683 | 13.6% |
| Augustpeak | 3,190 | 16.2% |
| September | 2,020 | 10.3% |
| October | 1,233 | 6.3% |
| November | 472 | 2.4% |
| December | 231 | 1.2% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pacific chorus frog | 8,991 |
| American Bullfrog | 2,873 |
| Northern Red-legged Frog | 2,600 |
| Western Toad | 1,980 |
| Cascades Frog | 717 |
| Coastal Tailed Frog | 714 |
| Great Basin Spadefoot | 586 |
| Foothill Yellow-legged Frog | 429 |
In Oregon, May carries 13.7% of the year's frogs sightings, about 5.4 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 rising from April (10.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The frogs most often recorded in Oregon are Pacific chorus frog, American Bullfrog and Northern Red-legged 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 frogs you are most likely to see
- Pacific chorus frog8,991 records
- American Bullfrog2,873 records
- Northern Red-legged Frog2,600 records
- Western Toad1,980 records
- Cascades Frog717 records
- Coastal Tailed Frog714 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Oregon in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,703 of the 19,685 verified frogs sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 13.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see frogs in Oregon?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, June and May.
What month is best for frogs in Oregon?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, June and May, based on 19,685 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Pacific chorus frog, American Bullfrog and Northern Red-legged Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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