Berry Springs Preserve Herps of Texas report, 25Mar2020

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there was no group outing to Berry Springs Park and Preserve this month. However, two people checked on the amphibians while staying at least six feet apart from each other at all times.
There had been over 1.5 inches of rain in the previous week, and four species were observed: Rio Grande Leopard Frog (Call Index = 2), American Bullfrog (CI = 1), Green Treefrog (CI = 1), and Blanchard's Cricket Frog (CI = 2). Photos and/or recordings were collected for all except the American Bullfrog.
There was still no flow to the pond from the middle slough springhead, but there was considerably more water there than last month. The water level in the main ponds was average.
The monitoring period was 19:45 - 20:45.
Participants were Kathy and Christie.
Environmental conditions at the middle slough springhead at sunset:

  • Air temperature = 70.9 deg F
  • Water temperature = 68.6 deg F
  • Sky = no/few clouds
  • Water level = below average
  • Relative humidity = 57 %
Publicado el marzo 26, 2020 04:24 TARDE por k_mccormack k_mccormack

Observaciones

Fotos / Sonidos

Qué

Rana Leopardo (Lithobates berlandieri)

Observ.

k_mccormack

Fecha

Marzo 25, 2020 a las 08:30 TARDE CDT

Descripción

Observed in various locations within the park. This is where the photos were taken, and one of the recordings. The other recordings were collected where the middle slough crosses the trail, and at the main pond.

Fotos / Sonidos

Qué

Rana Arbórea Verde (Hyla cinerea)

Observ.

k_mccormack

Fecha

Marzo 25, 2020 a las 08:14 TARDE CDT

Descripción

Observed near the footbridge next to the playground.

Fotos / Sonidos

Qué

Rana Grillo del Noreste (Acris blanchardi)

Observ.

k_mccormack

Fecha

Marzo 25, 2020 a las 08:00 TARDE CDT

Descripción

Observed at various locations within the park including the middle slough springhead, the main ponds, and the ditch in the pecan orchard.

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