This fascinating amphibian is a barking tree frog.  This species of tree frog is one of the largest and stockiest that we have in our area (South Alabama).  It is called the barking tree frog because of the small-dog-like barking noise that it makes, and we have heard them outside our windows many times.  As far as we know, the two photos are of the same specimen, so it is fascinating that this frog can change color like a chameleon.  Going from the greyish green hue of our house to a bright lime green color.  The species is beneficial in the fact that it eats all sorts of pesky insects like mosquitoes, beetles, flies, etc.


It is amazing the diversity of creatures that you can find by simply walking out your front door.