Hello!
My friend and I are visiting Joshua Tree/Anza-Borrego until Sunday. Went out for our first day today with limited success: highlights were Desert Iguana, Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard, and Speckled Rattlesnake.
That being said, we felt lost with a lot of our searching. Have been trying to follow Harold F. De Lisle's Amphibians and Reptiles of Joshua Tree as a rough guide of habitat to look for things.
I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for spots in the park to focus on.
Also, is there anyone who might be available to take us out as a guide while we are here.
Thank you
Joshua Tree/Anza-Borrego
Moderator: Scott Waters
Re: Joshua Tree/Anza-Borrego
Speckled is a nice find! I'd love to see one in JT sometime.
What in particular are you hoping to see? Palm oases are generally good habitat to check out, especially in Anza-Borrego where there are peninsular species (and the shade is nice).
What in particular are you hoping to see? Palm oases are generally good habitat to check out, especially in Anza-Borrego where there are peninsular species (and the shade is nice).
Re: Joshua Tree/Anza-Borrego
mid-September is usually poor in the Mojave, so your finds may be routine for current time of year and conditions.
Jeff
Jeff