Another Indiana endangered ground nester is the Upland Sandpiper, a secretive bird about one foot tall, with a long neck and long yellow legs. The only sandpipers not closely associated with water, they hunt and nest in grasslands, preferring areas of at least 40 acres. Their call is a series of descending whistles. Wouldn’t it be great to host a colony of these wonderful birds at Eagle Marsh soon?
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Did you know?
Blue-spotted salamander are primarily found in moist, deciduous hardwood forests and swampy woodlands, though they can be found in coniferous forests and fields too. They prefer vernal pools that retain water into mid-summer, to ensure access to a suitable breeding habitat. Underbrush, leaf litter, rocks and logs are commonly used for shelter.
Did you know?
Eggs take about one month to hatch. At hatching, larvae have a well-developed mouth and eyes. Front limbs form at two weeks, and hind limbs form at three weeks. It will fully transform to its terrestrial state by late summer.
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