Berry Springs Preserve Herps of Texas report, 19Apr2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there was no group outing to Berry Springs Park and Preserve again this month. However, two people wearing face masks checked on the amphibians while staying at least six feet apart from each other at all times.
Four species were observed: Rio Grande Leopard Frog (Call Index = 3), American Bullfrog (CI = 1), Green Treefrog (CI = 1), and Blanchard's Cricket Frog (CI = 3). Photos and/or recordings were collected for all except the Green Treefrog.
There was still no flow to the pond from the middle slough springhead, but there continues to be more water there each month. The water level in the main ponds was average.
A Redstripe Ribbon Snake was seen swallowing a Blanchard's Cricket Frog at the middle slough springhead at sunset, and a Barred Owl was heard near the main ponds an hour after sunset.
The monitoring period was 20:00 - 21:00.
Participants were Kathy and Carolyn.
Environmental conditions at the middle slough springhead at sunset:

  • Air temperature = 64.8 deg F
  • Water temperature = 66 deg F
  • Sky = no/few clouds
  • Water level = below average
  • Relative humidity = 41 %
Publicado el abril 20, 2020 08:06 TARDE por k_mccormack k_mccormack

Observaciones

Fotos / Sonidos

Qué

Rana Leopardo (Lithobates berlandieri)

Observ.

k_mccormack

Fecha

Abril 19, 2020 a las 08:37 TARDE CDT

Descripción

Williamson County

Fotos / Sonidos

Qué

Rana Toro (Lithobates catesbeianus)

Observ.

k_mccormack

Fecha

Abril 19, 2020 a las 08:52 TARDE CDT

Descripción

Williamson County

Fotos / Sonidos

Qué

Rana Grillo del Noreste (Acris blanchardi)

Observ.

k_mccormack

Fecha

Abril 19, 2020 a las 08:17 TARDE CDT

Descripción

Williamson County

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Thanks for keeping up with this always. :)

Publicado por sambiology hace casi 4 años

Thank you for your ongoing support during these strange times, @sambiology.

Publicado por k_mccormack hace casi 4 años

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