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Sadly in my area there is a Spotted Salamander Migration route To vernal pools that crosses a road. Last Night (3/5/25) me and some friends went out to do some field research and Herp saving as these salamanders are not the only Herps moving to the vernal pools. (Spring Peepers, Leopard Frogs, Pickerel Frogs, Wood Frogs, American Toads, Etc.) After moving these guys across the road I had a little window for some photos.
Thanks @Brady O'Brien For the tips, tricks, and info!
Camera Setup:
Nikon SB-700 Speedlight, Nikkor 105mm Mc, Nikon Z6iii, AK Macro Diffuser.
A female fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) deposits larvae in a forest pond. Photo completely in situ (as found).
I was startled, but not scared when I first saw this Salamander...I just didn't know if they could jump.
April 12, 2020
On our beach hike down to the Bay, we found a few rather active red-backed salamanders (Plethodon cinereus)
Some of them were tiny!
Brewster, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
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Salamanders represent the most primitive amphibian body form. Bucking the trend for biodiversity, there are many more species of salamanders in temperate regions than tropical ones. South American species are relatively few, and limited to a family of lungless salamanders like this one.
I found this salamander under the hose outside and wanted to see what it would look like in IR. Much to my surprise, this seemingly opaque black salamander glowed translucent white.
Seen today in a vernal pool on the grounds of the Audubon center. Taken during the center's salamander workshop.
03-17-2018-Strawberry Plains 7D1-0047
One of my most memorable moments......finding and holding this fabulous salamander! I wish I had gotten a better macro picture but I rushed. I was worried it was uncomfortable being out of the dirt so I only snapped a couple quick shots. I'm sure it had stories to tell of the "monster" that grabbed it, washed it and made it lay on the moss for a minute. It's a wonderful world when finding a salamander can make you ecstatic :)
I love the little Redbacked Salamanders in the "leadback" color. I think they look like they are filled with stars. A very common creature of the woods I'm not sure they have been recorded for this park.
It's Salamander Days in Marquette. After an NMU student documented how many salamanders were killed by cars each spring at Presque Isle Park, the city started closing a stretch of the road during mating season to protect them. Now it's a city-wide event and great fun. We saw more than 120 salamanders in a stretch of road that was probably only a quarter mile long. More here. thenorthwindonline.com/3891784/entertainment/saving-the-s...
Ok, so some people may remember this WIP I posted last Christmas, I've finally managed to (semi) finish it and take some photos. Enjoy. It also marks my renewed dedication to building, as I've properly let things slip in the past six months :S WATCH THIS SPACE
Early spring is a good time to search for salamanders as they lay under damp logs and other woodland debris. ( all salamanders are returned quickly to their damp, dark home after a quick photograph )
Ambystoma tigrinum
An exceptional adult male seen along the edge of a mostly frozen breeding pool during a heavy downpour in southeast Michigan. A powerful storm system brought more than 3 inches of rain to the Great Lakes Region over the course of three days, completely melting a foot of snow we received a week earlier and got a few early amphibians out and moving. February 20th is by far the earliest I've seen salamanders active in Michigan.
Spotted Salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum) had inundated the breeding pond on this particular warm rainy night in early January. Males and females were zipping along all over the place, performing their yearly mating ritual that had occurred so many times before at this location. Fortunately for myself, this one took a momentary break from all the frenzy and posed nicely in front of me.
NPS | Margaret Barse
The Exploring Earth Science Teacher Workshop 2017 took place over August 2nd and 3rd. Participating teachers spent two days in Shenandoah National Park learning and participating in activities around the theme "Shenandoah Salamander: Climate Change Casualty or Survivor."
This program is supported by a generous donation from the Shenandoah National Park Association and the Shenandoah National Park Trust.
Suberterrean Amphibian. Rare appearance above ground!
He's above 7 inches long tip to tale. Background was an a car.
Thanks to Don data dub and Paul Kaiju for hooking me up with my first Salamander Joe to customize. This sculpt and toy by Paul is absolutely beautiful. So many curves and details to get lost in. I'll post final pics once I'm complete.
Possibly the best-known salamander species in Europe.Fire Salamanders are found in most of southern and central Europe. They are most commonly found at altitudes between 250 metres (820 ft) and 1,000 metres (3,300 ft), only rarely below (in Northern Germany sporadically down to 25 metres (82 ft)). However, in the Balkans or Spain they are commonly found in higher altitudes as well.