Fieldnotes

Fieldnotes is a monthly video blog hosted by Ben Stegenga, Research Assistant for our Longleaf Savannas projects.  This video blog is designed to give viewers an inside look into the fieldwork components of our various conservation and research projects being conducted in the southeastern Coastal Plain.  In addition to describing research and survey techniques, many of the episodes highlight species that Ben encounters in the field and delves into their unique ecology and role in the Longleaf Pine Ecosystem.

Ornate Chorus Frogs

Ornate Chorus Frogs are some of the first pond breeding amphibians we see every winter in the Georgia Coastal Plain....

Fieldnotes: June 2022

In this month’s episode of Fieldnotes, Ben has wrapped up Spotted Turtle monitoring for the year and has…

Fieldnotes: April 2022

With winter coming to a close, so does our Eastern Indigo Snake monitoring effort.  On this month's episode of Fieldnotes,...

Fieldnotes: January 2022

December highlights from some Indigo Snake surveys on the Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve and other important conservation properties.

Field Notes- September 2021

In this month’s episode of Fieldnotes, Ben conducts a nighttime survey around a pond in hopes of finding…

Fieldnotes- July 2021

Ben Stegenga introduces us to a new project that he's been working on and building in the field.

Fieldnotes- April 2021

This February brought lots of rain to the Southeast, creating ideal conditions for a very secretive and imperiled amphibian. Join...

Fieldnotes- February 2021

While we mostly see amphibian activity in February, there are a few reptiles that can be found this…

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