Field Notes- September 2021
In this month’s episode of Fieldnotes, Ben conducts a nighttime survey around a pond in hopes of finding some aquatic snakes, and he finds a unique southeastern frog species in the process.
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 Ben as he takes advantage of the weather to try and document this dwindling species in one of its last strongholds in the state.
Fieldnotes- February 2021
While we mostly see amphibian activity in February, there are a few reptiles that can be found this early in the year. One of these animals is the Eastern Chicken Turtle (Deirochelys reticularia retucularia). Join Ben this month as he explores a seasonal wetland and highlights this special southeastern turtle.
Fieldnotes- August 2020
Previously on Fieldnotes, viewers got to see the x-ray process and how we attach thread spools to gravid Spotted Turtles as part of our ongoing nesting research. However, this month’s episode will show the most exciting part of the process. Join Ben this month as he takes us back to the beginning of the nesting […]