To see the adult Rough-skinned Newt that lives in the pond in our courtyard, click on this link: http://mendonomasightings.blogspot.com/2011/04/interesting-creature-living-in-our-pond.html
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Early rains hit the Mendonoma Coast and a little Rough-skinned Newt was on the move
Yes, it is early for the Mendonoma Coast to have rain but try telling that to Mother Nature. Yesterday we received a nice soaking. Perhaps that is why this tiny Rough-skinned Newt was seen crossing a forest path this morning. Not much longer than an inch and a half, this is a baby Newt. Perhaps it started its life in one of the ponds on Quinliven Creek. Rick and I only noticed it because it moved. Notice the hints of orange coloring on its edges. If you turned this Newt over, you would see its orange undersides.
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