It would be too difficult to summarize my amphibian/children/friend packed week in a blog post, so here it is - salamander style.
Part 1: I was in Maine helping my dear friend Lucy with her amphibian camp. Many salamanders to be found!
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| We counted spotted salamander egg masses in various ponds and vernal pools on MDI |
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| Caught stream salamanders (two-lined) in Mill Brook at the Cox property |
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| Found two headless spotted salamanders... |
We also found frogs. And on my last night in town Matt showed me some live spotted salamanders hanging around in some pools. What a relief! Spring without holding a real spotted would have been disappointing.
Part 2: Opening weekend at the Cove - could not leave until I thoroughly searched the stream for salamanders. Of all addicting pastimes, I feel pretty OK about this one.
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| Not sure what species- maybe dusky. |
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| Northern red |
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| Dusky |
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| Long-tailed. My favorite- hands down. |
Tomorrow I will begin my journey to lands with no salamanders, so I'm very glad to have spent some quality time with these guys this past week.
Next up: Reptiles in Arizona!
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