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by mcurrie84
November 27th, 2013, 8:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: November Species Counts
Replies: 20
Views: 6856

Re: November Species Counts

Completely unrelated to what anyone found (and I know I know, I "left" this chapter for the Rocky Mountain chatper - but they never post anything!)...but Andrea, you mentioned Dick Bartlett is originally from Springfield, MA. Well, I have a lot of extended Bartlett family on my mother's si...
by mcurrie84
October 16th, 2013, 5:21 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Member Biographies
Replies: 44
Views: 28375

Re: Member Biographies

I thought it was strange too, given that they are locally abundant. I chalk it up to a lack of searching in Adams County and not a lack of presence. I'd like to check out more of the county to verify just how regionally common they are in Adams. The Smooth Green snake. We did not have them in my imm...
by mcurrie84
October 15th, 2013, 10:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Dispelling Myths
Replies: 7
Views: 2889

Re: Dispelling Myths

Commonmouth island is right! I only ever saw a very young individual down in Florida complete with the awesome, bright caudal lure tail coloration. I love watching your videos on the YouTubez, keep it up!
by mcurrie84
October 11th, 2013, 10:42 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Member Biographies
Replies: 44
Views: 28375

Re: Member Biographies

Good afternoon everyone! My name is Mike Currie, my girlfriend's name is Lisa, and we recently just moved to the Denver area from Pennsylvania. I have been a member of the Northeast chapter for some time now and a contributer to the N.A.H.E.R.P. database just as long. I work from home and Lisa previ...
by mcurrie84
October 9th, 2013, 12:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: So long everyone!
Replies: 6
Views: 1809

Re: So long everyone!

You just let me know when you're around Denver, Bob (or anyone from the chapter for that matter). I'd love to check out some areas with fellow Easterners.
by mcurrie84
October 6th, 2013, 5:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Roll Call
Replies: 65
Views: 33159

Re: Roll Call

Hey everyone! Mike Currie (mcurrie84) and girlfriend Lisa here. We just moved to the Denver area a week ago. I was a fairly regular poster on the Northeast Chapter forum until things in life took a bit of a negative turn. Anyhoo, I'm back, in a different region, and ready to get out there. Just toda...
by mcurrie84
October 6th, 2013, 4:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: So long everyone!
Replies: 6
Views: 1809

So long everyone!

I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted on here, or how long it has been since I have herped sadly. The last 15 months or so have been quite the doozy in my life, but I am excited to announce that I now live in Denver, Colorado and am starting a brand new chapter of my life (complete wi...
by mcurrie84
June 1st, 2012, 2:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Blue Hills rattlesnakes article
Replies: 21
Views: 4446

Re: Blue Hills rattlesnakes article

And I was just hiking there this past Sunday...
by mcurrie84
May 29th, 2012, 4:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Western MD Chapter Trip
Replies: 39
Views: 6974

Re: Western MD Chapter Trip

I'm glad I left mine at 98%, because now unfortunately I am a 0%. Long-standing promsie to a friend to help him move that weekend that slipped my mind. Have fun!
by mcurrie84
April 30th, 2012, 2:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Western MD Chapter Trip
Replies: 39
Views: 6974

Re: Western MD Chapter Trip

In wit a 98% certainty.
by mcurrie84
March 28th, 2012, 8:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hognose Hunt 2012!
Replies: 25
Views: 4645

Re: Hognose Hunt 2012!

I will be there, and 99% sure my wife will be there...Brick, you better show up after we failed all last Summer at getting together!
by mcurrie84
March 7th, 2012, 7:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA Trip
Replies: 62
Views: 19875

Re: NAFHA Trip

I'm in! I could possibly make it down for Friday as well, but will have to let you know closer to the trip.
by mcurrie84
January 9th, 2012, 2:23 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: January Species Counts
Replies: 15
Views: 1961

Re: January Species Counts

1/9/2012 Bristol County MA
11 Northern Two-lined Salamanders

New county in MA for these.
by mcurrie84
December 26th, 2011, 3:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: December Observation Summaries
Replies: 21
Views: 1846

Re: December Observation Summaries

Norfolk Co. MA 12/26
2 Northern Two-lined
by mcurrie84
November 28th, 2011, 6:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations update
Replies: 18
Views: 2481

Re: Nominations update

In that case, I would like to be considered for ES.
by mcurrie84
November 27th, 2011, 7:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations update
Replies: 18
Views: 2481

Re: Nominations update

I'd be quite happy with Secretary, but I'd love to be considered for the Education Specialist role!
by mcurrie84
November 7th, 2011, 10:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #2 - LAMEST LIFER
Replies: 31
Views: 3674

Re: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #2 - LAMEST LIFE

Finding this at the very beginning of a herping/rock climbing day was both exciting and utterly depressing. Fortunately, I was able to see a live Hog two weeks later in Maryland with some members of this forum.

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by mcurrie84
November 7th, 2011, 9:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: November Observations Summaries
Replies: 25
Views: 2770

Re: November Observations Summaries

11/7 Cumberland Co.

2 Northern Duskies
2 Northern Two-Lined
1 Juvenile Northern Red
1 Four-toed
by mcurrie84
November 6th, 2011, 7:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations for 2012 Northeast Chapter Secretary
Replies: 5
Views: 758

Re: Nominations for 2012 Northeast Chapter Secretary

I may be relatively new to the forum, but I have had the opportunity to meet many of you on the two trips I attended this year. If Vince is not interested, I'd like to throw my hat into the ring.
by mcurrie84
October 23rd, 2011, 1:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Sunday night Chat
Replies: 12
Views: 1954

Re: Sunday night Chat

Anyone hopping on tonight?
by mcurrie84
October 17th, 2011, 5:44 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: winding down
Replies: 19
Views: 2317

Re: winding down

In my 17 years of living in MA, I never once herped the cape, except one road cruised Racer near the Ptown dunes. I've also never seen a redbelly up there! Very cool shots.
by mcurrie84
October 16th, 2011, 6:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Sunday night Chat
Replies: 12
Views: 1954

Re: Sunday night Chat

EDIT: Nevermind.
by mcurrie84
August 8th, 2011, 2:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A must have for Aug-Sept Herping
Replies: 10
Views: 2040

Re: A must have for Aug-Sept Herping

I'm going to accept full responsibility for those ticks, spinifer. Rest assured I am being punished accordingly with innumerable chigger bites.
by mcurrie84
July 29th, 2011, 7:48 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Freakish sound
Replies: 26
Views: 5927

Re: Freakish sound

I heard something very similar on the Messiah College campus years ago when I was out at night. I tried to pin-point the source but every time I moved closer it would stop calling and then would suddenly be calling from another 30m away. Is this a bobcat?
by mcurrie84
July 22nd, 2011, 7:27 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2011 NAFHA Northeast Outing #3
Replies: 26
Views: 3904

Re: 2011 NAFHA Northeast Outing #3

The only change here is that Katrina (a.k.a. Mrs. Currie) won't be joining. She'll be in New Orleans for work. It was a hard choice deciding between the Delmarva trip and herping in Lousiana. But I'm happy to say that Delmarva won out!
Mostly because the finances said so...
by mcurrie84
July 5th, 2011, 8:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Delmarva (Maryland) - August 29 - September 3
Replies: 17
Views: 2139

Re: Delmarva (Maryland) - August 29 - September 3

I'd be up for a day or two!
by mcurrie84
July 4th, 2011, 1:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Independence Day Weekend Post - Put them all here!
Replies: 9
Views: 2154

Re: Independence Day Weekend Post - Put them all here!

Absolutely grogeous shot of the Tree Froglet! Short hike with the wife this afternoon, few lizards scurrying about! Eastern Fence Lizard http://i.imgur.com/M4VwKl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/h7bYEl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/mZQrol.jpg Common Five-lined Skink http://i.imgur.com/7QfNBl.jpg I always love seein...
by mcurrie84
July 3rd, 2011, 2:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: July is New County Month
Replies: 6
Views: 1081

Re: July is New County Month

Let me know if you want some company Kyle, I was looking at headed that way.
by mcurrie84
July 1st, 2011, 2:13 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: One more County down!
Replies: 5
Views: 1171

One more County down!

Today I went to Huntingdon Counties to add a few vouchers. While not a record-breaking trip (except for that of a new County!), I was able to add 6 records. Very first flip produced two gorgeous Longtail Salamanders! (made up for the one getting away from me yesterday) http://i.imgur.com/W46bBl.jpg ...
by mcurrie84
July 1st, 2011, 1:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Random (Or whatever they're being called now!)
Replies: 4
Views: 1029

Re: Random (Or whatever they're being called now!)

Not much to share, but it is definitely a spot I will be checking out again, preferably earlier in the day! First, some scenery. This spot has some awesome limestone cliffs and supposedly there is a cave, although I didn't find it yesterday! http://i.imgur.com/95KYZl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/k25Apl.jp...
by mcurrie84
June 30th, 2011, 3:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Random (Or whatever they're being called now!)
Replies: 4
Views: 1029

Random (Or whatever they're being called now!)

I'm leaving now. It's a spot only 5 minutes away that I've never even thought about visiting. But today I'm thinking, why not? Results with pictures in a few hours!
by mcurrie84
June 24th, 2011, 4:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: June Observation Summaries
Replies: 42
Views: 5116

Re: June Observation Summaries

6/24 Cumberland County
Out w/ mattallen

1 Black Rat Snake
3 Northern Ringneck snakes

5 Wood Frogs
1 Green Frog
2 American Toads

1 Northern Slimy Salamander
by mcurrie84
June 24th, 2011, 9:50 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Random-Reader's Choice!
Replies: 3
Views: 702

Re: Random-Reader's Choice!

I'm sold. Within the next 2 weeks I plan to have vouchers for all 3 counties! Shooting for Huntingdon County on Monday (weather permitting). If anyone will be around, let me know!
by mcurrie84
June 24th, 2011, 9:05 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Random-Reader's Choice!
Replies: 3
Views: 702

Random-Reader's Choice!

I'm going to see if anyone wants to chime in. Next week, I have Monday and Friday available and I'd like to check out some new locales not necessarily in my "backyard." So what I'm asking is to see if anyone wants to suggest an area for me to herp with little to no research involved. That ...
by mcurrie84
June 24th, 2011, 8:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: lack of fossorials this year
Replies: 13
Views: 2854

Re: lack of fossorials this year

I'm with Brick. I've seen more Ringnecks this year already than any other; saw my first Redbelly in Cumberland County and then saw dozens in Carbon/Monroe; no Greens :x ! A few Garters here and there and Redbacks are hard not to flip.
by mcurrie84
June 20th, 2011, 1:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Last Few Hikes - Found a Target!
Replies: 23
Views: 3972

Re: Last Few Hikes - Found a Target!

Awesome post! I lived in MA until I was 17 and never saw an Eastern Rat!
Actually makes me want to go herping in my old stomping grounds...
by mcurrie84
May 23rd, 2011, 7:52 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: May Observation Summaries
Replies: 58
Views: 6634

Re: May Observation Summaries

5/23 Cumberland County
1 Wood Turtle
1 Eastern Box Turtle
4 Northern Fence Lizards
3 Five-lined Skinks
by mcurrie84
May 21st, 2011, 8:52 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Amphibian Egg Mass Identification
Replies: 54
Views: 192653

Re: Egg Mass ID

I'm not very good at telling the difference between American and Fowler Toad. These were found in a small puddle/ditch in the middle of a dirt road with a vernal literally on either side of the road. These were the tightest corkscrews I've ever seen. The vernals already had hundreds of Anaxyrus larv...
by mcurrie84
May 21st, 2011, 8:47 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: May Observation Summaries
Replies: 58
Views: 6634

Re: May Observation Summaries

May 20 Cumberland/Adams County
21 Northern Ringneck Snakes
2 Eastern Milk Snakes
6 Northern Slimy Salamanders
TMTC Redback Salamanders
2 Pickerel Frogs-No Voucher
1 American Toad
by mcurrie84
May 21st, 2011, 8:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I found some Ringnecks...
Replies: 9
Views: 1333

I found some Ringnecks...

I went out yesterday on a mission. I wanted to photograph a Timber Rattlesnake, a Copperhead, or a Hognose. I had great habitat for all three and an entire day to spend. I'm going to spoil the story up front: I did not see any of these. What I did find was one of the densest populations of Northern ...
by mcurrie84
May 19th, 2011, 4:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The 2011 NAFHA Trip Review Thread
Replies: 71
Views: 10301

Re: The 2011 NAFHA Trip Review Thread

I'm herping tomorrow in Cumberland County PA, make the quick drive up!
by mcurrie84
May 17th, 2011, 9:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2011 NAFHA Northeast Outing #3
Replies: 26
Views: 3904

Re: 2011 NAFHA Northeast Outing #3

After only being able to spend the first day in Maryland, the wife and I will be there for the whole trip!
by mcurrie84
May 17th, 2011, 8:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Harrisburg, PA May 18-19
Replies: 1
Views: 616

Re: Harrisburg, PA May 18-19

If I wasn't working, I'd love to herp with you around Harrisburg. I'm from Carlisle. Haven't done too much up in Dauphin County, mostly stick to Cumberland. Are you and the wife leaving right after her training on Thursday? I ask because I am free all day Friday and plan on hitting a few spots.
by mcurrie84
May 17th, 2011, 7:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The 2011 NAFHA Trip Review Thread
Replies: 71
Views: 10301

Re: The 2011 NAFHA Trip Review Thread

There will definitely be more trips, Brick. It was nice finally getting out with other herpers...and any time anyone wants to check out
Cumberland County, I have been hitting some great species lately!
by mcurrie84
May 16th, 2011, 6:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The 2011 NAFHA Trip Review Thread
Replies: 71
Views: 10301

Re: The 2011 NAFHA Trip Review Thread

I promise to keep my pictures to a minimum, since everything has been posted! I just want to share a few of my highlights: First, my TWO lifers (go easy! you try finding these beauties in Central PA): Smooth Earth Snake http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n545/mcurrie84/NAFHA%20Trip%20to%20Maryland-...
by mcurrie84
May 16th, 2011, 5:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: May Observation Summaries
Replies: 58
Views: 6634

Re: May Observation Summaries

5/16 Cumberland County PA
1 Red-bellied snake (lifer)
1 Northern Fence Lizard (1st time I've seen one in PA)
2 Northern Slimy Salamanders

Not bad for 20 minutes.
by mcurrie84
May 16th, 2011, 7:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The 2011 NAFHA Trip Review Thread
Replies: 71
Views: 10301

Re: The 2011 NAFHA Trip Review Thread

I'll be posting some pictures later tonight. This was my first time out with a group of herpers, but it seemed to be a huge success with the number of species seen! And for me it was just in a single day! It was awesome herping with you Kyle, Andy, Ben, Alex, and Vince! Sorry I missed the others!
by mcurrie84
May 6th, 2011, 8:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: May Observation Summaries
Replies: 58
Views: 6634

Re: May Observation Summaries

5/5
Dauphin County PA
1 Brown Snake
3 Garter Snakes
1 Eastern Rat Snake
1 Snapping Turtle
1 Painted Turtle

Adams County PA
2 Pickerel Frogs
2 Red Spotted Newts
by mcurrie84
May 3rd, 2011, 4:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: May Observation Summaries
Replies: 58
Views: 6634

Re: May Observation Summaries

5/2 Cumberland County PA

1 Snapping Turtle
Lots of Painteds
1 Redback Salamander
1 Northern Slimy Salamander
2 Pickerel Frogs
2 Green Frogs
1 Bullfrog
1 Northern Water Snake
1 Garter Snake
1 Eastern Rat Snake
by mcurrie84
April 29th, 2011, 2:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: April Observation Summaries
Replies: 73
Views: 11101

Re: April Observation Summaries

4/29 Cumberland County PA

TMTC Red Backs
2 Northern Red Salamanders
2 Four-Toed Salamanders (great new location!)
4 Northern Two-lined Salamanders
3 Pickerel Frogs
1 Northern Water Snake
1 Painted Turtle