Tag Archives: Red-spotted Garter

First Herps of the Year

Posted on March 9, 2021 by John Rakestraw

The nights are still cold, often below freezing, but the days are starting to warm. With the first hints of spring come the first amphibians and reptiles of the year. You can hear Pacific Treefrogs calling all year, but this … Continue reading →

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Still Waiting for Spring – Jackson Bottom

Posted on April 21, 2020 by John Rakestraw

Jackson Bottom is another site that I can visit during the pandemic, assuming I get there early. The big push of spring migration has not hit, but you can tell it’s so close. Tree Swallows have been back for quite … Continue reading →

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Jackson Bottom

Posted on March 26, 2020 by John Rakestraw

Spring migration hasn’t really revved up yet, but a recent warm sunny day drew me out to Jackson Bottom Wetlands. I was as interested in herping as I was birding, and some cooperative herps easily filled the void created by … Continue reading →

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