Tree Frogs in Vermont in September
Yes, September is a good month to see tree frogs in Vermont. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 454 of the 3,800 sightings logged across the year (11.9%), 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 Vermont
11.9%
of yearly sightings
454
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
3,800
verified records a year
August 12.3%, September 11.9%, October 4.7%. Busiest month is April at 26.9%.
3,800 verified observations of tree frogs in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
April
1,024 records (26.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0% |
| February | 2 | 0.1% |
| March | 358 | 9.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,024 | 26.9% |
| Maypeak | 538 | 14.2% |
| June | 430 | 11.3% |
| July | 338 | 8.9% |
| Augustpeak | 467 | 12.3% |
| September | 454 | 11.9% |
| October | 177 | 4.7% |
| November | 9 | 0.2% |
| December | 2 | 0.1% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Spring Peeper | 2,486 |
| Gray Treefrog | 1,305 |
| Pacific chorus frog | 1 |
| Cuban Tree Frog | 1 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 1 |
In Vermont, September carries 11.9% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 3.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between August and September, and it heads toward October (4.7%) after. The busiest month is April (26.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The tree frogs most often recorded in Vermont are Spring Peeper, Gray Treefrog and Pacific chorus frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Spring Peeper2,486 records
- Gray Treefrog1,305 records
- Pacific chorus frog1 records
- Cuban Tree Frog1 records
- Squirrel Tree Frog1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Vermont in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 454 of the 3,800 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 11.9% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see tree frogs in Vermont?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for tree frogs in Vermont?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and August, based on 3,800 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Spring Peeper, Gray Treefrog and Pacific chorus frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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