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Are these tree frog eggs? #877912

Asked July 19, 2024, 12:05 PM EDT

Hi, After a big thunderstorm earlier this week I noticed these things in my birdbath. I suspect that they're tree frog eggs but I'm not sure. I wanted to check with you to make sure they're not some sort of evil invasive thing. We do have a lot of tree frogs that i can hear at niht but I'm far from the nearest stream or pond so I don't think that they're from live-in-the water frogs. Just want to be sure so that I can take care of them until they're . (I'll need to get more birdbaths or buckets if so!) Thanks for your help. Jim

Howard County Maryland

Expert Response

It looks like they could be, but we are not certain.
You can inquire with wildlife biologists at the MD Department of Natural Resources by emailing:
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Christine


Answered by theHome and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 19, 2024, 1:05 PM EDT
Thanks for your suggestion.  I didn't get a chance to do that and now I have a whole new set of questions ot ask them.  When I went out this morning I saw what looked like a thousand tiny tadpoles swimming around. They were definitely frog eggs. The tadpoles are so tiny right now!

Jim

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The Question Asker Replied July 21, 2024, 12:18 PM EDT
Very cool. Congratulations.
Answered by theHome and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 22, 2024, 11:59 AM EDT

This was the perfect response. I got a lead on a wonderful resource and I'm very grateful for that.

The Question Asker Replied August 05, 2024, 12:20 PM EDT

We're so glad we can help! enjoy your wildlife!

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied August 06, 2024, 9:15 AM EDT

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