Return to Snake Island
Kiley Briggs
A return to “Snake Island” brings cold water, early spring snakes, and salamander surprises in this search for signs of seasonal emergence.
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Faces of the Forest
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Beyond the Textbook: Individuality Among Species in the Wild
Views:286 views Studying wildlife sometimes involves tracking animals using radio telemetry. By attaching a small transmitter to an…
A Year in the Life of a Wood Turtle
Explore the fascinating year-long journey of the Wood Turtle, from winter hibernation to summer foraging, and discover how their seasonal behaviors influence conservation efforts. Learn how understanding their movement patterns can guide land management practices to protect this threatened species.
An Approach to Saving Wood Turtles on Working Lands
Views:135 views Common Injuries Among Wood Turtles When I first came across a Wood Turtle nicknamed “Chippy”, she…
Searching for a Wood Turtle Focus Area in the Hudson-Berkshire Region
Views:173 views When we started surveys for Wood Turtles in southeastern New York last year, I wasn’t sure…
Interesting Observations from the Field (Non-Herps)
Views:103 views In the course of my work, I spend a lot of time outdoors, and I see…
How Do Severe Floods Impact Wood Turtles?
Out of all the turtles native to New England, I suspect Wood Turtles are the species most directly impacted by extreme floods. As valley stream specialists, the rivers most prone to extreme floods are the same rivers where Wood Turtles thrive.
False Mermaid Weed – A Rare Plant Rediscovered in Vermont During a Wood Turtle Survey
An early May Wood Turtle survey led to the rediscovery of a plant that hadn’t been documented in Vermont in over 100 years – false mermaid weed (Floerkea proserpinacoides).