Four Corners HerpingIn May 2011 I participated in a herp survey of the Four Corners region (where Utah, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico come together). Here are some of the highlights of that trip. Enjoy! |
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"Let's go herping!" says Daniel. Stopping on the way for a little herping. First herp - Sceloporus tristichus Crotaphytus collaris collaris Male and female collaris Plateau Tiger Whiptail Amplexing Bufo woodhousii in a shallow pool. Desert Whipsnake (note the cactus spine) Long-Nosed Leopard Lizard Yellow head, yellow feet.
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Nice view from my sleeping bag. Montezuma Quail. Townsendia glabella Asteraceae Collared Lizard habitat Big male Aspidoscelis tigris septentrionalis Callophrys gryneus 'siva' Juniper Hairstreak complex Coluber taeniatus taeniatus Gambelia wislizenii Goodbye for now, Colorado. |
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