8213 Wyatt Road
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
tim@thirdeyeherp.com
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Vernal Pool
The spot has a vernal pool, where amphibians go to lay their eggs. 
Wood Frog
| Many, many Wood Frogs were calling, along with a few Spring Peepers. Wood Frogs sound like chickens clucking. 
Wood Frog
| Most of the Wood Frogs were floating about, chasing other Wood Frogs or being chased. 
Spotted Salamander
| Another amphibian that reproduces here is the Spotted Salamander. Click here to see another Spotted Salamander photo 
Wood Frogs
| Most Wood Frogs hide when they sense danger, but if you're patient enough, eventually you'll see the swirls of their movements. 
Red-spotted Newt
| Red-spotted Newts are here as well, presumably to eat amphibian eggs. 
Spotted Sensation
| The second Spotted Salamander was nearly 8 inches in total length. Click here to see another photo of this Spotted Salamander 
Wood Frog
| Most of the frogs were rather dark. You might have though that I was kidding you when I said Wood Frogs sound like chickens, so I made this short video. Click here to see the video of Wood Frogs calling 
Think Pink
| I've seen pink ones before, but this one was so light that I soon realized that it was an albino. Click here to see another photo of this Wood Frog 
Redback Salamander
| Redback Salamanders live here too. 
Spotted Salamander
| I closed out the day by finding this very pale "white-sided" Spotted. Click here to see another photo of this Spotted Salamander |
