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In emergent wetlands associated with headwaters of Samish River
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Pair in amplexus approaching breeding site in emergent wetlands associated with headwaters of Samish River
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frog was captured, posed and photographed, and released
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Five recently laid egg masses in emergent wetlands associated with headwaters of Samish River
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Hundreds observed in hot spring and when approached, most quickly leaped into water. Adults, juveniles and tadpoles viewed. Above grayish, brown, or greenish with dark spots and pale, dorsolateral ridges that reflected inward at rear; below white. Two males examined measured: SVL 77 mm (3 in.); SVL 50 mm (2 in.); juveniles measured 40 mm (1 in.); SVL 45 mm (1 in.).
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Hundreds observed in hot spring and when approached, most quickly leaped into water. Adults, juveniles and tadpoles viewed. Above grayish, brown, or greenish with dark spots and pale, dorsolateral ridges that reflected inward at rear; below white. Two males examined measured: SVL 77 mm (3 in.); SVL 50 mm (2 in.); juveniles measured 40 mm (1 in.); SVL 45 mm (1 in.).
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Colorful above reddish with no blotching; below with red about chest, throat, front legs, and majority of hind legs. Expressed squeaking and growling release call when handled. Measured: SVL 72 mm (2 in.). During rainy night, jumped from steep slope onto road preceding vehicle. Besides this individual road kill detected.
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In shallow rain pool dozens of breeding Rough-skinned Newts, one male Northern Red-legged Frog, and over 5-dozen Northern Red-legged Frog egg clusters observed. Oddly, the clusters appeared to have been deposited in a pool that will dry in a couple months. The area was recently clear cut by a lumber company and only tree stumps and tree seedlings surrounded the area.
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Discovered on road in stormy weather.
