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by mikez
January 18th, 2011, 11:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Seeping in the wintertime- New adventure added.
Replies: 35
Views: 3843

Re: Seeping in the wintertime

Those are beauties!
by mikez
January 18th, 2011, 4:27 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: more deep snow herpin
Replies: 18
Views: 3021

more deep snow herpin

Kyle posted below about his visit to a local seep. See his post here:http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3925 He reminded me of a spot in my patch that I have visited in winter from time to time. in fact I've posted pics from there before but don't remember what forum. It was...
by mikez
January 17th, 2011, 11:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: More deep snow herpin
Replies: 0
Views: 450

More deep snow herpin

Kyle posted below about his visit to a local seep. See his post here:http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3925 He reminded me of a spot in my patch that I have visited in winter from time to time. in fact I've posted pics from there before but don't remember what forum. It was...
by mikez
January 16th, 2011, 7:26 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: .
Replies: 35
Views: 5481

Re: Getting Landowner Permission

I own and lease a large amount of land , and one thing that drives me crazy, are trespassers. I would never give permission to someone I caught trespassing! It`s there attitude of arraigns, like what`s wrong with me tramping around on your land and my favorite one is, I did not see your sign thats ...
by mikez
January 15th, 2011, 3:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Seeping in the wintertime- New adventure added.
Replies: 35
Views: 3843

Re: Seeping in the wintertime

Good call Kyle!
The snow actually makes it easier to find the seeps. They're always exposed no matter how deep the snow.
You inspired me to run out tomorrow to a seep I know.
BTW, the snow's 2 foot deep and we had below zero temps this morning, but as you said, the critters will be there. :thumb:
by mikez
January 12th, 2011, 11:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What is a 'true' coastal?
Replies: 213
Views: 33373

Re: What is a 'true' coastal?

One reason some folks don't bother with this topic is it's a severely beaten dead horse, not to mention nobody has ever answered any of the questions to anyone else's satisfaction. You could compile a very thick book of threads from all the various forums over the years, and that's just the hobbyist...
by mikez
January 10th, 2011, 1:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: .
Replies: 35
Views: 5481

Re: Getting Landowner Permission

Here's a quick tidbit I just extracted online. Pressed for time so skim read it only. Looks like what we're talking about. "Massachusetts does provide a tax incentive that specifically addresses access, however it is not mandatory to receive current use valuation for open space land. Land enrol...
by mikez
January 10th, 2011, 10:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: .
Replies: 35
Views: 5481

Re: Getting Landowner Permission

If landowner has something to hide though, like a patch of weed out near the rock outcropping you saw on google, good luck. That's another really good point that shouldn't be taken lightly. When I was stopped by a warden on posted land in NC [having risked it on the forgivness is easier than permis...
by mikez
January 10th, 2011, 10:08 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 5 Years in Florida: A Retrospective
Replies: 26
Views: 11320

Re: 5 Years in Florida: A Retrospective

Wow! What very, very cool post! I'm sooo envious of your opportunities, and after dropping out too! You're living the life that was a constant day dream for me 30 - 40 years ago, in the days of Marlin Perkins, when it seemed to be as far out of reach as being a successful treasure hunter. Damn I wis...
by mikez
January 10th, 2011, 9:33 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: .
Replies: 35
Views: 5481

Re: Getting Landowner Permission

many landowners are environmentally friendly/or looking for a tax write-off. if any amount of their land is CRP, that portion of the land is fair game. i know there is a place to get that info here in wisconsin, but i'm not sure where exactly. something to look into. the nice thing is that this lan...
by mikez
January 9th, 2011, 9:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: evidence of commercial collecting
Replies: 9
Views: 2460

Re: evidence of commercial collecting

Josh Holbrook wrote:Chameleon, the all-American Lizard!

haha!

Actually until about 20 years ago the only chameleon most Americans ever heard of was green anoles. I think I paid $5.00 for a "chameleon" in 1972 so his prices ain't bad, although I'm sure they're brown "chameleons". :lol:
by mikez
January 9th, 2011, 9:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for some chameleons in the glades
Replies: 64
Views: 18796

Re: Looking for some chameleons in the glades

For what it's worth, I wouldn't cross the street to see a feral chameleon. Your big secrets are safe from me. :lol:
by mikez
January 9th, 2011, 3:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: .
Replies: 35
Views: 5481

Re: Getting Landowner Permission

it makes a big difference where you are. In suburban New England, if you have long hair, an Obama sticker on your jap car and can use the word "anti-hunter" favorably in a sentence, you're in. :lol: The same approach can get you shot elsewhere. :? A lot of the posted rural areas I explored...
by mikez
January 9th, 2011, 2:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for some chameleons in the glades
Replies: 64
Views: 18796

Re: Looking for some chameleons in the glades

It is well known that releasing exotics in Florida is illegal. Come on, yer kiddin me right???? So when you said; You sure raising chameleons outdoors on one's own property is illegal? you were reffering to yards with big huge covered fences, giant cages? Even in Fl that would be stretching it. :lo...
by mikez
January 9th, 2011, 1:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for some chameleons in the glades
Replies: 64
Views: 18796

Re: Looking for some chameleons in the glades

You sure raising chameleons outdoors on one's own property is illegal? I would agree that it is illegal to release them on other property. Actually, no I don't. I realize we're talking Fl. here so I suppose anything is possible. I do know in [I'm guessing here] 49 other states in the USA, releasing...
by mikez
January 9th, 2011, 7:44 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for some chameleons in the glades
Replies: 64
Views: 18796

Re: Looking for some chameleons in the glades

People ranch "exotic" animals on their property all the time. Chickens, bees, goats, cows, etc. Why draw a distinction for chameleons? I'm just saying how it is. I don't condone, condemn, or even really care. I'm surprised I've failed so badly to make my point. Maybe if I could paint a pi...
by mikez
January 7th, 2011, 12:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for some chameleons in the glades
Replies: 64
Views: 18796

Re: Looking for some chameleons in the glades

I'm not sure exactly what you're saying except that certain pro-collectors release exotic species. . . it's been happening since the 60s and earlier. What I am saying, very specifically, although it should have been crystal clear, is that some of the responses in THIS thread, plus a couple hints I ...
by mikez
January 7th, 2011, 4:40 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for some chameleons in the glades
Replies: 64
Views: 18796

Re: Looking for some chameleons in the glades

Mike, As an invasive species ecologist; I can tell you there is a difference between "exotic" and "invasive," a line which chameleons (in FL) have never been supported to cross. They live in disturbed areas filled with exotics and no documented effect on native species has yet b...
by mikez
January 6th, 2011, 3:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for some chameleons in the glades
Replies: 64
Views: 18796

Re: Looking for some chameleons in the glades

Dang! I don't have a dog in this fight, but as an outsider looking in, trying to picture it from the point of view of the silent watchers, some of the replies to this thread wander very close to supporting the practice of releasing exotic wildlife intentionally. Ranching??? Has anybody heard there's...
by mikez
January 4th, 2011, 6:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #10 - CAUDATES
Replies: 16
Views: 3108

Re: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #10 - CAUDATES

My post requires more than 3 pics. My need to break rules has nothing to do with it. ;) Back in March someone here challanged us to predict the first movement of the year. I guessed it would be that very day. I was correct. http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w56/mikezski/sals002.jpg I put both pairs...
by mikez
January 4th, 2011, 5:17 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: What was your last lifer?...
Replies: 381
Views: 998497

Re: What was your last lifer?...

Started 2010 back in Feb with a long eared owl. Very cool bird, doing the bent stick impression so often pictured in books and online. Being in search of bunnies, I had a gun but no camera. :( Too bad 'cause I got a very close look. He trusted his camo and sat firm till I could almost touch him. End...
by mikez
January 4th, 2011, 4:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #9 - HERP IN HABITAT
Replies: 24
Views: 4918

Re: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #9 - HERP IN HAB

Dang! All those rules gonna scare me away! :lol: Still, feel a little guilty for only posting comments for a long time. Some of you may wonder if I even find any herps. These are not exciting species for the most part but most have not been posted here before. First is this medium sized snappah. Thi...
by mikez
January 1st, 2011, 1:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2010 Kentucky Snake Post.
Replies: 29
Views: 29981

Re: 2010 Kentucky Snake Post.

Thanks for the detailed answer and kudos to you both for your dedication. :beer:
by mikez
December 31st, 2010, 11:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2010 Kentucky Snake Post.
Replies: 29
Views: 29981

Re: 2010 Kentucky Snake Post.

Good stuff! I have a question about your graphs. I noticed almost nothing from March and very little from November. Here in the frozen north, I find garters, ribbons and nerodia at den sites every March and again in November. Sometimes even December and Feburary basking at dens during unseasonable w...
by mikez
December 31st, 2010, 5:34 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: turtle nesting survey protocal?
Replies: 0
Views: 440

turtle nesting survey protocal?

Coming this spring I may be assisting a local conservation group with a nesting survey for turtles. I'm really good at recognizing nesting habitat and know the times of year and times of day. What I'm not good at is doing things in a methodical, scientifically acceptable way. I know there must be st...
by mikez
December 29th, 2010, 3:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My 2010 Ohio herping...
Replies: 32
Views: 16760

Re: My 2010 Ohio herping...

Good stuff Andy! It's cool how your fauna is so similar to mine [blandings, jeffersons, spotted sallie, eastern milks etc] yet so different [fox, 'saugas, lizards]. Not having seen either in real life, I'm hard pressed to decide of the fox is cooler than the 'sauga, but they're both cooler than anyt...
by mikez
December 14th, 2010, 2:47 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: attn northeast birders, rare lifers alert
Replies: 6
Views: 3194

Re: attn northeast birders, rare lifers alert

damn was just out that way today on my way back from the Cape, need to check FHF more often! The goose has been staying in the same general area for at least a month. The pinkfoot is also still in the same area he was first seen. Go to the top of this thread and click on the link for the Ma bird li...
by mikez
December 13th, 2010, 4:56 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: attn northeast birders, rare lifers alert
Replies: 6
Views: 3194

Re: attn northeast birders, rare lifers alert

Managed to find the barnacle goose today. Still hanging near the prison but today the flock of canadas he hangs with were in a corn field across from a soccer field that had safe parking. Didn't even have to get out of the car. BTW to those who know the area, this off route 2 just before the Concord...
by mikez
December 13th, 2010, 4:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Large T. sirtalis in the wild?
Replies: 28
Views: 4556

Re: Large T. sirtalis in the wild?

I've noticed the suburban populations in my area don't seem to have any large individuals. Some populations can be quite numerous but even staking out den sites you never see a true big one. Seems like every time I find a huge garter, it's when I'm searching more remote areas for less common species...
by mikez
December 13th, 2010, 4:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Reptile And Amphibian Paid Intern In Massachusetts
Replies: 1
Views: 576

Re: Reptile And Amphibian Paid Intern In Massachusetts

That's right in the heart of my home territory. Sounds like a sweet gig. Can't tell yah how tempting it is to chuck my day job...

I'd be interested to know if someone here is gonna apply. Send me a pm
by mikez
December 8th, 2010, 1:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: looking for volunteers for next spring in eastern Ma
Replies: 12
Views: 2329

Re: looking for volunteers for next spring in eastern Ma

MassHorridus wrote:I'll be happy to help whenever I can. I live just outside of Boston and have a flexible schedule.
JB
You are in the right area at least. I'll revisit this later.

Anybody else passing through, it's a cool place to check out even for a one time visit.
by mikez
December 6th, 2010, 12:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Thailand snake id request
Replies: 7
Views: 1483

Re: Thailand snake id request

Thanks!
I didn't think it looked venomous but no way I'd make the claim.
by mikez
December 6th, 2010, 10:45 am
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: attn northeast birders, rare lifers alert
Replies: 6
Views: 3194

Re: attn northeast birders, rare lifers alert

Never made it out looking for the barnacle goose. somewhat discouraged by reports of police chasing people away. The bird has been on prison property and for some reason they don't like the pulled over vehicles or the scopes and cameras. Go figure... :mrgreen: Send me a PM if you come up, I'll try a...
by mikez
December 6th, 2010, 10:40 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Thailand snake id request
Replies: 7
Views: 1483

Thailand snake id request

A non-herping friend, ex-pat American living in Thailand, sent me this pic taken in his backyard. Not a lot of details so maybe too much to ask but couldn't hurt. Not surprisingly, he believes most of the snakes in the area are deadly. Any clues? http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w56/mikezski/thais...
by mikez
December 4th, 2010, 8:14 am
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: little fisherman gets big trout
Replies: 1
Views: 2291

little fisherman gets big trout

I few weeks ago I took my fishin buddy out fer trout. I was casting a spoon when I hooked a good fish. I handed him the rod before I realized what was on there. I had to resist the urge to grab the rod back once the thing jumped but he handled it like a pro. 22 inches long, wide and fat, it fed the ...
by mikez
December 4th, 2010, 7:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: looking for volunteers for next spring in eastern Ma
Replies: 12
Views: 2329

looking for volunteers for next spring in eastern Ma

Hi folks, I'm throwing this up now just to gauge what interest there might be for the coming season. I've been volunteering for a local conservation group, Sudbury Valley Trustees http://www.sudburyvalleytrustees.org/. They own or control conservation restrictions on some amazing properties in subur...
by mikez
December 4th, 2010, 7:11 am
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: attn northeast birders, rare lifers alert
Replies: 6
Views: 3194

attn northeast birders, rare lifers alert

Bad weather in Europe combined with several nor'easters here have been responsible for some amazing finds recently. Lots of ocean birds plus lapwings and several goose species have been seen. More are probably going unrecorded. So far I have only seen the pinkfooted goose but there are others specie...