Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens)
Leopard frogs always look like they’re wearing camo which reminds me to say Happy Memorial Day and thank you to all our veterans.
Read MoreEastern Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens)
Whether you want to call it a Red Eft or an Eastern Newt the Notophthalmus viridescens certainly is cute.
Read MoreAllegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus ochrophaeus)
One of the lungless salamanders, the Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus ochrophaeus), seen yesterday here in Chautauqua County.
Read MoreGreen Frog (Lithobates clamitans)
This Green Frog thought it was hiding from me so very well recently at the SUNY College Lodge…
Read MoreAmerican Toad (Anaxyrus americanus)
Earlier this afternoon RTPI conservation staff joined Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy staff for a walk on a prospective site on Goose Creek. We recorded 64 bird species, dozens of wildflowers and vernal pools with Wood Frog, Spotted Salamander and American Toad (like this one!) egg masses. Very cool finds on a hot spring day.
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