Butterflies of Dauphin Island |
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Alabama Coastal Connection, Wetland Birds, Dunes, Barrier Islands & Butterflies
Dauphin Island Marsh and Wetlands
The Living Marsh
Dedicated to the Memory of Beth Ladner; 1974-1991
“ A Teacher’s Friend” Discovery hall Student 1985, 1989, 1990
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Dauphin Island Environment Marine
Labels:
Coast,
debris,
dunes,
food,
friends,
hurricanes,
killer,
marine life,
marsh,
ocean,
rivers,
saltwater,
sand,
shores,
silent,
storms,
survival,
vegetation,
waves,
Wildlife
Location:
Dauphin Island, AL, USA
Nature interpretive Trial at Dauphin Island
Reptiles and Amphibians of the Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuary
Reptiles and Amphibians of Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuary
Galliard Lake and Tupelo Swamp
Cottonmouth
2-4 feet
AKA water moccasin. This poisonous aquatic snake is thick-bodied and will gape to show its white mouth lining when threatened.
Common Snapping Turtle
6-15 inches.
Often confused with the less-common alligator snapping turtle, these turtles are not aggressive, unless removed from the water.
American alligator
4-8 feet
Individuals of this large shy aquatic species periodically “raft” to the island from the rivers north of Mobile.
Florida Smooth Softshell
6-15 inches
With its flat, leathery shell, this turtle is easy to dust from others. Its death includes crawfish, insects, fish, and frogs.
Central Newt
2-4 inches
This reclusive salamander prefers quiet pools without fish. The left, a terrestrial intermediate stage, can be found under rotting wood.
Pig Frog
2-6 inches
This large frog inhabits permanent bodies of water, surrounded by vegetation.
Their mating call is a distinct, loud, and resonant grunt.
Lists sixes are typical of Dauphin Island representatives
The project was led by Brian Jones, funded by Mobile Bay NEP, and made possible by Dauphin Island Park and Beach Board.
All photographs by Brian Young (“except the alligator photo by Boon Harada) |
Nature Interpretive Trial at Dauphin Island |
Nature Interpretive Trial at Dauphin Island |
Nature Interpretive Trial at Dauphin Island |
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