Today the Comparative Vertebrate Biology class went out to Dean's Woods Wildflower Trail and the UTK Woodlot near the UT Medical Center. Weather was overcast and cold with temps in the upper 30s to lower 40s and a brisk north breeze. However, we did find a few things.
Amphibians and Reptiles:
Desmognathus conanti (Spotted Dusky Salamander) 2 adults and 1 larva
Eurycea cirrigera (Southern Two-Lined Salamander) 2 adults and 10+ larvae
Plethodon glutinosus (Northern Slimy Salamander) 1 adult
Rana clamitans melanota (Green Frog) 1 juvenile
Chrysemys picta (Northern Painted Turtle) 1 male
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle) 1 shell
Birds:
American Robin
Northern Mockingbird
American Crow
Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
House Sparrow
Bluejay
Eastern Towhee
Mourning Dove
Belted Kingfisher
Mallard
Wood Duck
Great Blue Heron
Eastern Phoebe
Red-Tailed Hawk
Rock Dove
Black-Capped Chickadee
Fishes:
Etheostoma simoterum (Snubnose Darter) 1 adult
Nocomis micropogon (River Chub) 10+ juveniles
Mammals:
Microtus pinetorum (Woodland Vole) 3
Eurycea cirrigera (Southern Two-Lined Salamander) Eggs
Plethodon glutinosus (Northern Slimy Salamander)
Rana clamitans melanota (Northern Green Frog)