The eastern newts were mating in earnest. Pairs were everywhere and often an unattached male would approach a couple. After a hopeful minute he would move on.

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This fabulous Northern Red Salamander was the largest I have ever seen. I almost fainted from excitement when I uncovered it. I wasn't certain at first what I had found. I estimate it was close to 7 inches long from nose to tail tip. So robust and dark reddish black it must be quite the elderly Salamander. I read they can live up to twenty years. I was quite entranced and we sat together in the woods for some time. Might be the cold cloudy morning kept it from scampering away?

Tags:   salamander Northern Red Salamander Pseudotriton ruber ruber savage quad

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One of my favorite finds :) Always makes me happy!

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The only thing cuter than salamanders are baby salamanders:) I am thinking these are Northern Red-backed Salamanders in the lead phase? ..... of course Sparrows rule all....that goes without saying :)

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Very small streams, very big rocks...on the sides....very quick critters!

Tags:   henryton patapsco patapsco state park dusky salamander

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