Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Species Research and First Expedition

Today I spent my time researching the amphibians that I will hunt, photograph, watercolor and eventually include in my guide. The list goes as follows:

Amphibians that I hope/expect to encounter:


Eastern Newt
Spring Peeper
American Toad

Fowler’s Toad

Green Frog
American Bullfrog
Wood Frog
Northern Leopard Frog
Northern two-lined Salamander


Spotted Salamander
Eastern Red Back Salamander
Mudpuppy


Gray Treefrog (maybe)


Amphibians that I might encounter, but I don't expect to:


Boreal Chorus Frog
Pickerel Frog
Jefferson Salamander

Blue-spotted Salamander


1 comment:

  1. Hey Sam - be sure to read the article on the front page of the Valley News on amphibians. 50% decrease in the next 7 years??? - Ms K

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