Fowler's toad

Description:

Fowler's Toad

Habitat:

Fowler's toad reproduces in warmer seasons of the year, especially in May and June. It breeds in open, shallow waters such as ponds, lakeshores, and marshes. The male produces a call which attracts not only females, but also other males. The calling male may attempt to mate with one of the other males, which will then produce chirping "release call", informing him of his mistake. When he finds a female the pair will initiate amplexus and up to 7,000 to 10,000 eggs are fertilized. They hatch in 2 to 7 days. A new tadpole may reach sexual maturity in one season, but the process may take up to three years.(Wikipedia)

Notes:

Found these two in my backyard pond. Now I know why I have so many Toads in the yard.