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Spring Migration Watch @ Hall’s Lake Natural Area
March 14 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us in witnessing the spring migration as vernal pool obligate species return to their ancestral breeding grounds on the first warm, rainy evenings of the season. These amphibians show immense site fidelity, most returning to the same pools they were born in.
We expect to see Spotted Salamanders and Wood Frogs at this site. Eastern Red-backed Salamander, Four-toed Salamander, Northern Leopard Frog, Green Frog, Northern Spring Peeper, and Eastern American Toad are other amphibian species at this property that may be active. There is always a risk of not seeing our target species, but we believe time in nature is never wasted!
**This event is weather-dependent and subject to change.** Currently we are looking at favorable conditions this Friday evening, but we may bump it to Saturday if that day looks better!
Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Rubber boots are recommended. Please disinfect boots with a 3% bleach solution prior to coming out. Because we want to mitigate negative impacts during this sensitive time, we are requiring registration and limited attendance to ten people. Email autumn@cwc-mi.org to register.
**Please be aware on the drive to the preserve that amphibians are on the move everywhere and often are traveling across roads to reach their wetlands. Be mindful on the roads that we do not increase mortalities as we observe these animals.**
Directions to the preserve: http://bit.ly/Halls-Lake-Natural-Area