u/Project_Pobblebonk

Is this a peron's tree frog? Unable to post video of its call i took, but sounds pretty similar. Apologies for terrible photo, as this was the only one I've been able to take of them so far. These guys have been screaming all night every night since my dad's partner accidentally smuggled them in some bromeliads she brought over earlier this month. I couldn't be happier, but would love to know who this distinguished individual is so that I can address and cater to them properly, as any gracious host should.

(I do believe there is more than one of them, at least 3, as it definitely sounds like there's not just the one out there).

(I also have striped marsh frogs, which have still laid eggs in the backyard pond, so is there anything I should worry about them competing with each other? I would like my frog community to be as multicultural as possible)

Update same day: I have counted at least 5! Two in different trees, 1 on the pond edge, 1 on a windowsill, and 1 stuck in the watering can I had just used a couple hours prior. Said watering can has been emptied and left on its side next to the pond so our resident silly guy can escape to nearby hydration.

For sure its a native gumtree (as I'm in Aus), but it's coming out of a crack in the brick wall (poorly pictured) I'm really tempted to pull it out and replant before someone hacks it. Any tips on how?

Update from my prior post earlier this year. The pool-soon-to-be-pond frog was not just a one-time fluke! They have friends! All of whom like to T-pose to get some good time floating. They're at least 2x bigger than when I last saw one, which isnt saying a lot because they were teeny-tiny then. I will need to get a new big stick to help them get out if they need to. But atm with the rain in Sydney, the half drained pool is at level with the last couple of steps in the pool, and ive not seen any sign of dead frogs (or dead bugs, so im guessing they're eating good in there) so I figure that will do in the meanwhile.

I'm still pretty sure they're striped marsh frogs, but I'll leave it to you lot to decide

Update 29/5/26: as of last night the pool also has two poles (extender attachments for pool brushes etc with grooves in them, and have been roughed up a bit so hopefully aren't too slippery or smooth) that are acting as additional ramps whilst I continue to look for a more appropriate stick/ramp for the frogs to climb out with if they so choose. But thankfully when I put the poles in at as shallow of an angle as I could make it, I saw that the frogs were making good use of the multiple pool steps before fleeing at the sight of me, so I'm glad that they at least are able to comfortably use those.