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Herp Update: Amphibians on the Move, Reptile Reports

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in amphibians, road search, snakes, updates

Amphibians on the Move in the Lake Champlain Basin With temperatures very close to 60 F, rain coming through at around 7 PM, and no snow left on the overwintering grounds, many amphibians moved downslope to their breeding habitat last…

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Herp Update: Fundraiser, Herp Activity, Proposed Wetlands Rule Change – December 18, 2025

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in amphibians, road search, support, updates

Our Annual Fundraiser Continues We have raised over $16,000 since we began our annual fundraiser on November 11. This is 64% of our goal of $25,000. Thanks again to all of you who have already donated. We realize that for…

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Herp Update: Dead Creek Wildlife Festival, Snake Migration – October 3, 2025

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in education, event, migration, road search, snakes, updates

The Turtles of Vermont at Dead Creek this Saturday Herpers, tomorrow, Saturday, October 4, I will be talking turtle at the Dead Creek Wildlife Festival in Addison. From 10 to 11 AM, I will be giving a PowerPoint presentation on…

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Herp Update: Recent Herp Activity, Snakes – April 29, 2025

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in migration, road search, salamander, snakes, updates

Herp Update, April 29, 2025 Recent Herp Activity The rains and warm temperatures on Saturday the 19th generated quite a bit of amphibian (and some reptile) movement and this resulted in many reports and photos coming our way (thanks). Here…

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Herp Update: Annual Fundraiser Continues, New Maps Online, Herp Activity – January 2, 2025

Posted on by Kate Kelly Posted in amphibians, education, reptiles, road search, support
Records in Vermont of Gyrinophilus porphyriticus (Spring Salamander)

Our Annual Fundraiser Continues Herpers, we have raised over $16,000 of our annual $20,000 goal in our annual fundraiser. So far, 85 people have donated amounts ranging from $10 to $2,500. If you donated already, thanks. If not, please consider…

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Herp Update: Amphibian Crossing, Updated Reports, Snake Migration, Herp Hat – October 30, 2024

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in amphibians, migration, road search, salamander, snakes, updates

Recent Herp Activity Morgan Road in Salisbury During last night’s rain, I spent 20 minutes at our Morgan Road Crossing here in Salisbury. A light rain started around 8 PM and intensified for the next few hours. The temperature was…

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Herp Update: Fall Amphibian Migration, Snakes on the Move, Urban Herping, Fiscal Sponsor – October 16, 2024

Posted on by Jim Andrews Posted in amphibians, herping, reptiles, road search, updates

Recent Herp Activity Fall Amphibian Migration Although spring amphibian migrations get the most attention, fall uphill migrations on warm rainy nights can also be quite substantial. Some amphibians that move to wetlands in the spring, move back uphill to feed…

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Herp Update: Morgan Road education and amphibian migration — April 13, 2024

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

Folks, each spring the Otter Creek Audubon Society (OSAS) and the Salisbury Conservation Commission host two public educational events on Morgan Road in Salisbury, to introduce people to the wonderful phenomenon of amphibian spring migration. This year our first public…

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Herp Update: Amphibian Migration Last Night and Expected Tomorrow – April 11, 2024

Posted on by Kate Kelly Posted in amphibians, migration, reptiles, road search

Lots of Herp Activity Amphibian Migration Last Night Reports of amphibians on the move are pouring in.  Most of them are from last night and they come from as far north as Cabot and as far south as Putney.  Most…

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Herp Update: Amphibian Migration May Occur Tonight, Upcoming Events – March 27, 2024

Posted on by Kate Kelly Posted in amphibians, event, road search

Herp Activity Amphibian Migration May Occur Tonight Herpers, this is a quick note to say that there may well be amphibians moving tonight in the  warmer, lower-elevation crossing areas such as those in the Lake Champlain Basin.  Here in Salisbury…

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