margaretgallagher's Identifications

Chorus calls during breeding within a small ephemeral pond, just below 2825 Benedict St. Los Angeles, Ca. 90039. Pond is no more than 15' sq ft. total. The pond area is within a sedimentary island of the LA River and appears to either connect to the main flow of water from river left or there is a spring source. Water levels do not vary much until water runs over the island in larger rains. In late summer the water level is lower. There is a rock overhang within the pod. The chorus will be interrupted when one approaches or by loud noises. Arundo donax surrounds and shades the pond on one side (river left).