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Fundraising Concert with David Fuerzig: Saturday, September 23 at 7 PM

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Dekay's Brownsnake held gently in fingers of a human hand.

Herp Update: Special Edition Upcoming Fuerzig Fundraising Concert Saturday, September 23 at 7 PM here in Salisbury Folks, UVM pianist David Feurzig is on a mission to give free concerts in all the towns in Vermont.   Through those concerts…

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Presentation on Selected Reptiles and Amphibians of Addison County

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Jim Andrews holds a plaque of recognition.

Selected Reptiles and Amphibians of Addison County Wednesday, August 16 at 7 PM I will be giving a presentation titled: Selected Reptiles and Amphibians of Addison County here in Salisbury at our local meeting house/congregational church this Wednesday at 7…

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Herp Update: Current Herp Activity – August 2, 2023

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in frogs, snakes, updates

Current Herp Activity Snakes We monitor the populations of snakes at a site in Lincoln that is part of the Colby Hill Ecological Project.  At this site we have put out a series of 45 slate sandwiches with wooden spacers…

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Herp Update: Current Herp Activity, Genetic Anomalies – July 9, 2023

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Current Herp Activity Frogs We have been receiving quite a few records of the late calling species: American Bullfrog and Gray Treefrog.  Thanks, and please do keep them coming.  Remember, recordings of calls are as useful as a photo and often much…

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Herp Update: Current Herp Activity – June 29, 2023

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Current Herp Activity Calling amphibians Gray Treefrogs are now calling in many areas of the state.  We still need reports of this species from many higher-elevation, central Vermont, and northeastern Vermont towns.  Please do snap a photo or send us…

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Herp Update: Current Herp Activity, Vermont Association for Wetland Science, Press–May 30, 2023

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in amphibians, news, turtles, updates

Current Herp Activity Over the last two weeks we have received many reports of female turtles on land looking for open, sunny places to dig a nest and lay their eggs.  From now through June you will be seeing many…

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Herp Update: Education through Press, Current Activity, Snake Hotels — May 10, 2023

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in amphibians, education, frogs, herping, news, salamander, snakes, turtles, updates

Herp Education through the Press Herpers, thanks for all the questions you e-mailed and called in for our segment on the Vermont Edition program of Vermont Public.  The producer and host were impressed with all the interest and we accomplished…

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Herp Update: Special Request, Current Herp Activity – April 24, 2023

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in amphibians, reptiles, updates

Special request Herpers, I have been asked to be on Vermont Public’s Vermont Edition program this Thursday at noon.  It is an hour-long radio program from 12-1 that is rebroadcast at 7 PM in the evening.  Jane Lindholm was the…

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Herp Update: Current Herp Activity, Amphibians of Vermont Field Guide, Vernal Pool Course – March 31, 2023

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in amphibians, education, field guide, snakes, updates

Current Herp Activity We have started getting reports of major amphibian migrations here in the Lake Champlain Basin.  Monica and Elka Erhart visited Morgan Road here in Salisbury and reported 181 Blue-spotted Salamanders, 48 Spotted Salamanders, 17 Wood Frogs, 2…

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Herp Update: Current Herp Activity, Fundraiser – February 17, 2023

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in amphibians, frogs, road search, salamander, turtles, updates

Current Herp Activity Since our last update we have received two reports of single Spotted Salamanders moving over the remaining snow. They originate from opposite ends of the state: Brattleboro and Montgomery. Sightings of winter movement of Spotted Salamanders in…

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