One adult and dozens of young fully developed specimens.
Non-native species, ID confirmed by Michigan State University reptile specialist, James Harding.
Laying eggs in a pile of landscaping wood chips.
After rainstorm 80 deg. early afternoon.
7PM buried in a pile of woodchips.
Wading in small freshwater pond.
Wading in tidal pool at Smyrna Dunes Park
One of 10 individuals seen that day. Shortly after a rainstorm, approx. 80 degrees, early afternoon.
Caught this fish, locals called it a Sea Robin. Which is what it looks like, but I don't know the species specifics.
Catch and Release
Several snail shells scattered in mud. I can't ID this.
4PM, grassy area near Rouge River, 6- Individuals
11AM
Basking on a fallen branch. 7PM. One day after a rain storm. Ground still damp. 80 degrees F.
