by Fowler's Toad | Sep 26, 2015 | Fowler's Toad
It has been almost three decades since the first official Fowler’s toad survey in Long Point, Ontario. After being a part of the survey for four years, I can say that each year was a unique experience. From a season starting with a warm spring resulting with...
by christina | Sep 4, 2015 | Eastern Foxsnake, Fowler's Toad
— by Jeffrey Ethier For most, bigger is better. I fully admit that finding huge foxsnakes – some long as 1.6 metres – never fails to pump me up. However, I find that some of the most fascinating things that I have discovered while tracking snakes...
by Fowler's Toad | Oct 20, 2014 | Fowler's Toad
Fowler’s toad, in Canada has been assessed as endangered by both COSEWIC and COSSARO. It is declining at Long Point due to loss of breeding habitat resulting from the invasion of Phragmites australis reeds. Fieldwork supported by Wildlife Preservation Canada in...
by Fowler's Toad | Jun 24, 2013 | Fowler's Toad, Uncategorized
The spring survey of adult and juvenile Fowler’s toads has been completed and we are beginning analysis of the data. Breeding activity by the toads, though, was slowed by cold weather throughout most May and early June. However, we have grown some tadpoles to...