I have a small vernal pond area at a property in Venango County (NW PA), that has been experiencing a growth in reptile usage over the past several years. This past spring was the 2nd very good year for Wood Frogs. The local wood turtles and snakes frequent the pond as does an occassional heron
It is also home to green frogs and newts, and nearby are tree frogs, pickeral frogs, an occassional chorus, and of course, Spring Peepers. Rarely if ever is there a bullfrog in the area.
Just a few weeks ago, we noticed tadpoles in the pond, and while we check it weekly, had not seen any eggs or masses prior to that. The tadpoles are not numerous (i.e. not like the wood frogs), but are very noticeable and are about 1.5 inches long.
Suggestions as to what they might be, and are they "2 year" tadpoles now currently in their 1st year.
