alflinn329's Journal

A "sunset frog walk" co-sponsored by CAMN and GWMN at Lake Creek Dam was held 4May 2024. Nine species of herp were observed in the creek and nearby dry block limestone wall.

Amphibians included:

Rio Grande Leopard Frog CI = 1
*Rio Grande Chirping Frog CI = 1
Gulf Coast Toad CI = 1
Green Tree Frog CI = 3 No recording obtained.
Blanchard’s Cricket Frog CI = 3

Reptiles included:
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Diamondback Watersnake
Pond Slider

• Mediterranean House Gecko

According to the nearby USGS gauge (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/302814097444799/#parameterCode=00045&period=P30D&showMedian=true), there had been 1.92 inches of rain in the last six days.
The monitoring period was 20:00 - 21:45.
Participants included Kathy, Carolyn, Amy, and 27 TMN members and their guests
Environmental conditions at the dam at sunset:
Air temperature = 74.2 deg F
Water temperature = 72.4 deg F
Sky = mostly cloudy
Water level = above average
Humidity at sunset = 78%

• I do not have possession of the recording and/or photo of these observations.

Amphibians included:

Rio Grande Leopard Frog CI = 1 (Not recorded)
Gulf Coast Toad CI = 1
Green Tree Frog CI = 3
Blanchard’s Cricket Frog CI = 3
Western Narrow-mouthed Toad CI=3

According to the nearby USGS gauge (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/08105095/#parameterCode=00045&period=P7D&showMedian=false), there had been 1.18 inches of rain in the last six days.
The monitoring period was 19:00 - 11:30.
Participants included Amy, Mary Ann, Flo, 5 newly certified Junior Naturalists, 5 parents and one sibling.
Environmental conditions at the dam at sunset:
Air temperature = 78 deg F
Water temperature = not recorded
Sky = partly cloudy
Water level = above average
Humidity at sunset = Not recorded

Other observations are noted except a Nutria noted in the creek.