Listen and Look for A Vernal Pool Near You

Looking for nature close to home any time of year is restful, not to time-consuming, and a great way to spend time with a friend, your child, or alone. Mid-march is a perfect time to look for a vernal pool. The Connecticut Audubon Society tells us, "You may have a vernal pool in your backyard! In early March, listen for the quacking call of wood frogs arriving at the vernal pool. On the first warm, rainy nights you might find a parade of spotted salamanders risking exposure to predators and traffic as they make their way to their breeding pools. Vernal pools are small, temporary bodies of water that are critical breeding habitat for many amphibian neighbors that need our protection."