I had no idea until I started researching this that they had revised the taxonomy and nomenclature of toads (in fact…
At least once a year in late winter, preferably on a rainy night after a cold spell, my friend Craig…
Between the fact that they are our only routinely diurnal salamander, and their frequent visibility in the shallow waters of…
Woohoo! This is a red letter amphibian for me! I’ve been hoping to see one of these for almost 40…
Next up on my cliff inhabitants survey is the Western Red-backed Salamander. The books say this is the most common…
These are fun salamanders to find! Unlike Ensatina, which are usually found under wood, Dunn’s Salamanders are mostly found under…
I really enjoy my weekly hikes with my nbo Morgan. Hike is probably a misnomer. They used to be hikes,…
One of my favorite things to do on my rambles is to look under logs, boards, rocks, and even leaves,…