A large number of amphibians live here in the New Jersey Pinelands, mostly in the form of frogs and toads. Many can be observed right here in Jackson, NJ on the grounds of Howling Woods Farm or in the adjacent Colliers Mills Wildlife Management area.
Below are photos and descriptions of amphibians found here on the farm, many of which we personally photographed and released. Content provided below is based on personal observation & knowledge and from the NJDEP Online Field Guide for Reptiles and Amphibians.
Northern Gray Treefrog – Hyla versicolor
Pine Barrens Treefrog(T) – Hyla andersonii
Bullfrog -Rana catesbeiana
Fowler’s Toad – Bufo woodhousii fowleri
Carpenter Frog – Rana virgatipes
Green Frog – Rana clamitans melanota
Northern Spring Peeper – Pseudacris c. crucifer
Wood Frog – Rana sylvatica
