Migration of Michigan's blue spotted salamander has begun for the 2022 season marking the annual closure of Marquette's Peter White Drive in Presque Isle Park.
Blanding s Turtle
Photographed in Windsor Twp. Eaton Co. Section 33
Now that warm temperatures are back, reptiles and amphibians are out and about if you look around, you might be able to spot them. Perhaps you’ve heard spring peepers or wood frogs calling. Or maybe you’ve seen a garter snake slip through sprouting blades of grass.
If you see any frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes, lizards or turtles while out exploring natural areas, parks, trails or even your neighborhood, please report your observations to the DNR.
Observations provide valuable data on trends, distribution and relative abundance for Michigan’s reptile and amphibian species and inform the conservation efforts outlined in Michigan’s Wildlife Action Plan.