Tree Frogs in Texas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 8,046 of the 49,213 sightings logged across the year (16.3%), 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 Texas
16.3%
of yearly sightings
8,046
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
49,213
verified records a year
March 11.5%, April 16.3%, May 12.8%. Busiest month is April at 16.3%.
49,213 verified observations of tree frogs in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
8,046 records (16.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 960 | 2% |
| February | 1,839 | 3.7% |
| Marchpeak | 5,642 | 11.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 8,046 | 16.3% |
| Maypeak | 6,277 | 12.8% |
| June | 4,445 | 9% |
| July | 4,507 | 9.2% |
| August | 4,493 | 9.1% |
| September | 4,858 | 9.9% |
| October | 4,814 | 9.8% |
| November | 2,166 | 4.4% |
| December | 1,166 | 2.4% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 16,918 |
| Green Treefrog | 15,688 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 3,720 |
| Gray Treefrog | 2,747 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 2,072 |
| Spotted Chorus Frog | 1,215 |
| Canyon Tree Frog | 773 |
| Strecker's Chorus Frog | 571 |
In Texas, April carries 16.3% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 8 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 (11.5%) into April, and it heads toward May (12.8%) 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 Texas are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Green Treefrog 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
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog16,918 records
- Green Treefrog15,688 records
- Squirrel Tree Frog3,720 records
- Gray Treefrog2,747 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog2,072 records
- Spotted Chorus Frog1,215 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Texas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 8,046 of the 49,213 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 16.3% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see tree frogs in Texas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for tree frogs in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 49,213 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Green Treefrog and Squirrel Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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