Hi,
I spent some time in New Brunswick where I had time to search for amphibians. On my way back home to Manitoba I made a few stops in Ontario. Thanks to all who gave me advice on herping Ontario, especially Dan who showed me around for a day.
I don't want to repost any of the same photos so here is my post from earlier in the year. http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/vie ... +brunswick
We'll start in New Brunswick.
American Toad
American Toad by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Northern Leopard Frog
Northern Leopard Frog by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
American Bullfrog
American Bullfrog by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
American Bullfrog Tadpole
Bullfrog Tadpole by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Northern Two Lined Salamander
Northern Two Lined Salamander by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Larvae
Northern Two Lined Salamander Larvae by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Green Frog
Green Frog by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Mink Frog
Mink Frog by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Wood Turtle - In June/July I found several of these turtles on the roadway. Strange enough I never did see any DOR reptiles in New Brunswick.
Wood Turtle by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Eastern Painted Turtle
Eastern Painted Turtle by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Common Snapping Turtle
Common Snapping Turtle by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Maritime Gartersnake
Maritime Gartersnake by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Next is Ontario.
Grey Treefrog
Grey Tree Frog by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Midland Painted Turtle
Midland Painted Turtle by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Northern Map Turtle - I caught this beautiful turtle while snorkelling.
Northern Map Turtle by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Blanding's Turtle
Blanding's Turtle by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Northern Watersnake - I learned I should never handle these snakes. They sure like to bite and musks don't they?
Northern Watersnake by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Eastern Gartersnake
Eastern Gartersnake by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Eastern Gartersnake by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Eastern Black Ratsnake - This was my target species. I found three in the same spot within ten minutes of looking, haha.
Eastern Black Ratsnake by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Eastern Black Ratsnake by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Neonate Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake - Another one of my targets. I found this neonate within the first 30 minutes of searching for saugas.
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
When I got home back to Manitoba I did a few trips to Spruce Woods Provincial Park.
Mudpuppy - My first mudpuppy and only 30 minutes from where I lived all of my life. Who knew they were so easy to find! Amazing salamanders, my new favourite!
Mudpuppy Salamander by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Neonate Northern Prairie Skink
Northern Prairie Skink by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Smooth Green Snake
Smooth Green Snake by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
This past weekend our local herpetocultural society had a small field trip. Here are some of our finds.
Neonate Smooth Green Snake - How cute yet so very feisty!
Neonate Smooth Green Snake by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Neonate Smooth Green Snake by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Neonate Common Snapping Turtle - Adorable.
Neonate Common Snapping Turtle by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
I saw some interesting invertebrates this summer as well.
Damselfly
Damselfly by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Crab
Crab by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Bumble Bee
Bumble Bee by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Unknown Spider
Spider by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Hummingbird Moth - Poor quality photo but how cool are these insects?
Clearwing Hummingbird Moth by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Tiger Beetle
Sand Dune Tiger Beetle by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Landscape photos
Manitoba
Spirit Sands by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
New Brunswick
Lighthouse by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Bay of Fundy NP
Hopewell Rocks by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
New Brunswick
Waterfall by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
Waterfall by KevinJMcRae, on Flickr
I hope you enjoyed the photos. I hope it wasn't too much, it wasn't the typical herp season for me.
Finds from the past month
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Re: Finds from the past month
Nice post and very nice photography! I think your moth is a white-lined sphinx? Looks just like the ones I grew up with in Ohio. The water snake looks like it's tending toward melanism - at least I never saw one that dark. And, shouldn't we all be glad that tiger beetles don't grow to 2 or 3 feet?!
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Re: Finds from the past month
Great series of photos! Looks like a beautiful place.
Re: Finds from the past month
Very interesting. We don't get nearly enough posts of northern species like Mink Frogs on here.
Thanks for posting.
Chris
Thanks for posting.
Chris
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Re: Finds from the past month
Keven, that's so awesome! I'm glad you had such an outstanding summer. Are there any target lifers that still have you skunked? I think all of mine are on there
Ian
Ian
Re: Finds from the past month
Stellar post, you really make me want to herp Canada!
Re: Finds from the past month
Frantastic pics, really enjoyed it !
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Thanks guys!
Ian, I need to herp BC....bad. I hope I can make it out there eventually.
Mink frogs are some of my favourite amphibians. Easy to find if you're in the right habitat!
Ian, I need to herp BC....bad. I hope I can make it out there eventually.
Mink frogs are some of my favourite amphibians. Easy to find if you're in the right habitat!
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Re: Finds from the past month
Give me lots of notice and I'll make the treck with you to BC. The entire Okanagan Valley has me stumped! But I have a good handle in the southwest
Ian
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Re: Finds from the past month
You bet. Most likely in April! I'll send you a PM next spring, haha. So far away.
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Re: Finds from the past month
Excellent! I like the Mink frog, White lined sphinx and for some reason, really dig the Manitoba habitat shot.
Tim
Tim
Re: Finds from the past month
Looks like it's been a good month! I wish I talked to you before I drove through New Brunswick! Too bad we didn't get to meet up in Ontario.. next time!
How did you find the muddpuppy?
Jon
How did you find the muddpuppy?
Jon
Re: Finds from the past month
Really nice photos, the scenics and also some great finds. I am impressed with the diversity you found in an area I know so little about. I did not think anyone could write/photo the maritmes without including a lobster, but you did include a crab! Nice work, I enjoyed it and I hope to visit one day. I especially liked the Massasauga.
Vic
Vic