An Update on Other Species Observed at Beals Preserve Wildlife Survey Project
The wildlife survey project currently ongoing at Beals Preserve is focusing primarily on reptiles and amphibians. But a number of other species have been observed by project volunteers. Here is a listing of these observations to July 30, 2014. Thank you volunteers for all the time and effort you have put into this project and […]
Update on Beals Preserve Wildlife Survey Project
In March of this year, SOLF began a wildlife survey of reptiles and amphibians at Beals Preserve. The project was originated and is being directed by SOLF member Lawrence Spezzano of Southborough with the generous assistance of wonderful volunteers from Southborough and other communities! Lawrence reports that after two months of data collection, amphibian […]
Turtle with abscessed ear
The SOLF Wildlife Survey project encountered a female Eastern Painted turtle with an ear abscess near the pond at the Beals Preserve on May 11. The images show it being treated by Dr. Greg Mertz at the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth.
Are you interested in salamanders?
If you are interested in salamanders and more information about them, here is a link to the Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation.
Checking the Turtle Trap at Beals Preserve Ice Pond, May 11
The images below show volunteers checking the turtle trap at the ice pond at Beals Preserve on May 11. Three painted turtles, a crayfish, several bull frog tadpoles, and some shiners were found. After being documented, they were returned to the ice pond.
More Information on Volunteering to Help for Our Wildlife Survey at Beals Preserve
Beginning March 29, we will place observation sites at regular intervals at a pond edge and meadow to provide a sample of amphibians and reptiles that live on Beals Preserve. Because amphibians and reptiles use their habitats in different ways and can be active both day and night, we are calling on volunteers to help […]