Is anyone getting out in the cold and finding anything?
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Winter Time Herping?
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paherp
AdminPosted 1 year ago # -
flip3238
MemberLast rattler I saw was October 11th at a den in Clinton County...two were still out at the den crevice. The last herps I saw in general were while doing habitat assessments for proposed gas wells in Tioga county the week of November 15th.. Saw one garter, one red back, and about 8 red efts.
Posted 1 year ago # -
krloucks
ModeratorHavent gotten out in a bit, missed the last warm rain. But, I do get out in winter and will be looking for red salamanders in the coming weeks. Tried to look on Thanksgiving in Lycoming but found 2" of snow instead.
Posted 1 year ago # -
paherp
AdminI was hoping for a bit more time myself also. Winter came a little fast, and I did not get out as much as I wanted to either.
Posted 1 year ago # -
dw6245
MemberTheir's always winter salamanders.
Posted 1 year ago # -
krloucks
ModeratorDec. 11th I spent a little time visiting a local spring house to check upon a population of Northern Red Salamanders.
Kids frequent this place and damage has occurred...
Despite this, the population remains. I found all of these within 1 square meter.
I saw larvae of different sizes.
And several adults of different ages.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Rattler
MemberLooks like you found the "spot" within the spot. Cool!
We havent been out for a while. When the Fall sets in our priorities change to other outdoor activities. Kelsey got a new camera for Christmas so she is itching to get out to try it on some sally close-ups. Tough weather to see any herps, but im sure if we found a nice spring we could flip something. Im starting to get the itch for the Spotted migrations then the TR's, but thats a long way off. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all!!
Posted 1 year ago #
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