Coqui Frogs on Big Island
Nov 23rd, 2007, 09:26 AM
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Coqui Frogs on Big Island
Will we be kept awake by coqui frogs in January when we stay in Hilo for two nights and in Kailua-Kona for three nights?
Frogs gave me two sleepless nights in Guatemala a few years ago, and I'd like to avoid a repeat of this experience.
Frogs gave me two sleepless nights in Guatemala a few years ago, and I'd like to avoid a repeat of this experience.
Nov 24th, 2007, 04:28 AM
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In Puerto Rico, where the little tree frogs originated, they are considered a national treasure and are said to bring good luck. We've always found their mating call to be more melodious than most birds' singing. Lulls you to sleep. I guess beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. For more information on thses delightful crearures, see www.coqui.org
Nov 30th, 2007, 10:02 PM
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Sorry, the website is www.hawaiiancoqui.org if you want English.
Dec 1st, 2007, 11:51 AM
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I guess it depends on what you're used to, but frog noise has never been a problem for me on the Big Island. Compared to thumping Hip Hop music being blasted by our neighbors every night, barking dogs, fire truck and ambulance sirens etc etc, the sound of frogs is downright relaxing.
But anyway here's a map of the current Coqui Frog populations on the island. Looks like it might be more of an issue in Hilo than Kona.
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/coqui/do...CTAHRMap-5.pdf
But anyway here's a map of the current Coqui Frog populations on the island. Looks like it might be more of an issue in Hilo than Kona.
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/coqui/do...CTAHRMap-5.pdf
