Australia's Wildlife Calendar

Know when to listen.

Every species has its season. Every season has its threats. Real data on when Australia's wildlife - and its invaders - are most active.

Select a Month

🐸 Frog Activity - Victoria (Real iNaturalist Data)

Monthly observation counts from citizen scientists across Victoria. Spring peak = breeding season.

Best Recording Times

πŸŒ… Dawn (5 to 8am)

Peak bird activity. Kookaburras, Magpies, Lyrebirds. Best time for species identification.

πŸŒ™ Dusk (6 to 9pm)

Frogs, bats, and nocturnal species begin. Varroa-stressed hives show elevated frequency at night.

🌧️ After Rain

Frogs call most actively after rainfall. Best time to detect Cane Toads and record frog diversity.

🌑️ 15 to 25°C

Optimal temperature for insect and frog activity. Too cold = silence. Too hot = heat stress calls.