Wild New Jersey Exclusive: Salamander migration underway
Spotted Salamander. Photo courtesy of David Alexander.
The recent rains and temperature uptick have brought out the first of the salamanders, spring peepers, and other amphibians migrating to vernal ponds across New Jersey. On a recent tour with New Jersey Fish & Wildlife, Wild New Jersey's David Wheeler got a chance to see some of the first migrants up close. Click here to see additional photos.
One of the best places for the public to take part in this amazing wildlife spectacle is East Brunswick, where the Friends of the Environmental Commission invites the public out to see the salamanders up close at the Beekman Road crossing. Their interactive website hosts updates on the activity so far, as well as the likelihood of each night's salamander migration - their movement is never certain, as it depends on factors such as rain, temperature and humidity. Keep in mind, seeing these critters up close is a short-term opportunity - the migration usually finishes within just a handful of days.
Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 3/10/2009 1:00 PM 
Categories: WNJ Exclusives, Amphibians
Tags: East Brunswick Environmental Commission spotted salamander spring peeper american toad wood frog
Categories: WNJ Exclusives, Amphibians
Tags: East Brunswick Environmental Commission spotted salamander spring peeper american toad wood frog
FIFTY(50) years ago as a young tadpole my 2 siblings and I cavorted with glee at LAKE OWASSA near branchville.One day we wanted to help MOM sooooooo-we caught 100 spotted salamanderes(butchies)in a big pot and announced to MOM heres dinner-needless to say butchies were NOT on that nites menu.Also remember frogs,snakes and BATS!!!!!@#$%^%$# FUN TIMES!!!@#$%^
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