CTnaturalist Online - Yellow Spotted Salamander Migration - Episode 1

Nature videographer Will Michael explores the migration of the elusive yellow spotted salamander in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Each spring, thousands of these fascinating creatures, as well as other amphibians, migrate to vernal pools throughout the Northeastern United States to breed and lay their eggs. This event, rarely recorded by humans, occurs only once a year on one or two nights in late March, usually preceded by a period of warmer weather and heavy rainfall. The Online Naturalist brings this remarkable story from the deep recesses of the New England forest straight to your computer screen!

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• yellow
• spotted
• salamander
• nature
• Will
• Michael
• connecticut
• naturalist
• underwater
• vernal
• pool
• spring

[donius22]

what could i find in virginia this time of year?

[onlinenaturalist]

What part of Virginia do you live?

The closer you get to the Appalachians the more amphibians are available

[Subiez]

Love the yellow spotted salamanders!

[donius22]

central near richmond

[wymanhouse]

I love these salamanders!...where can I find them in New York City? Mayabe the CT Naturalist can make a special visit to Central Park and find some for us!!