To keep what could be a long post short(er); my herping goal for this year is to find all of the species of Ambystoma east of the Mississippi, and so far I've turned up 6 or 11 (see elaboration here: https://fieldventures.wordpress.com/201 ... ious-year/) not counting hybrid species. I'm going to be going to up my ancestral homeland of CT to visit relatives at the end of March, and was wondering if I could have some assistance - I grew up in New London county and never saw a Jefferson or Blue spot, but from what I remember they both occurred in the state (and if not in surrounding states). I am wondering if anyone would be willing to help me find these two species within an hour/hour and a half of New London county - Are they still 'gettable' that time of year?
Many of you probably know me or know my posts, which is why I would make the bold move of asking for guidance and/or spots to look - terrestrial salamanders are new to me, and I'm not the best at finding them quite yet, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated via response (or PM if sensitive information.)
I'll leave you with one of my favorite finds of this quest so far, Ambystoma mabeei:
