Always nice to see...

[pierson]

Despite our coldest night of the year (mid 20s), some friends and I braved the elements and do a little birding along the coastal FL panhandle. I decided to take an afternoon detour to a spot I discovered last year with a very specific target in mind.

Under the second log I rolled...

A small male.

Interestingly, there was a young Two-toed Amphiuma under the log next to his (didn't bother to photo).

While on the subject, this was encouraging:

http://www.fws.gov/southeast/news/2007/r07-009.html

Now if only they could manage that 'critical habitat' properly.

 

[cameron]

I love Flatwoods Salamanders. Thanks for the pics.

 

[charles]

Is this the same salamander in each picture?

 

[dane]

cool pics.......coldest night of the year mid 20s, thats kinda a punch in the crotch, we had -20s and then some a couple weeks ago, and that was during the day.....the first day it got about 20+ I remember telling people "warm day, huh?" well anyways I love the pics(would have loved to see that amphuma too)

 

[pierson]

Yes, that's the same individual in all three pics. Just thought I'd throw in several shots for the sake of variety.

This weekend was brutally cold by Florida standards...I had ice on my windshield this morning!

 

[john]

Hey Pierson, would you mind me using some of these pics as the basis for a painting? This is a very interesting species and if I can get the time around some of my other projects I'd like to do one of this guy.

 

[pierson]

Go for it. I've got many more photos of this species if you need.

 

[john]

Thanks!! I think I can probably use these just fine but if I think I could use some more I'll send you a PM.