Introducing myself to FFMN students before taking them out in the field and promoting VHS.

Today Mike and I led memebers of the Fairfax Master Naturalist on a Herpetelogical tour through Huntley Meadows Marsh and the surrounding Palustrine Forest.  click here

some of the encounters we had today.

spotted salamander. Other cool amphibians were sighted as well by our group including a green tree frog click here  video by Michael Greogory

Southern Leopard Frog

Eastern Snapping Turtle

Can you ID this guy?

American Bull Frog

Beaver Lodge next to Marsh Boardwalk

Muskrat that that Mike spotted next to boarwalk click here to watch muskrat feeding video by Michael Gregory

Worm Snake – a frequent encounter today in the woodlands.

Pair of Barn Swallows (photo by Mike Gregory)

All the critters we caught were set free unharmed. Everyone seemed to have had a great time today!!! I know Mike and I did. More pics and video to follow!!!