Posted by Why did the amphibian cross the road?
The forests of New York are inhabited by a group of amphibians that breed in small, temporary wetlands called woodland pools. In late winter or early spring, when weather conditions are right, frogs and salamanders make their way from the forest to woodland pools, where they’ll mate and lay eggs. The Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings (AM&RC) Project enlists volunteers to find locations where migrations cross roads; document weather and traffic conditions; record migrating amphibians; and help these vulnerable creatures safely across the road.
To receive news and alerts about this year’s migration and announcements for upcoming volunteer trainings, you can sign up to receive the AM&RC enewsletter. Curious to learn more? Check out a video (duration – 5 minutes) for an overview of vernal pool breeding amphibians, the fascinating phenomenon of their migration, and the work of volunteers in the AM&RC project.
Wood frog and other amphibians are very vulnerable when migrating across roads. Photo by. L. Heady
Source: NYS DEC “DEC DELIVERS” 1/22/2025
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