Baby Adders!

October 15, 2003

After the meeting with Mike (see today's entry on gcn), Sue and I stopped off at Kings Wood to check on refugia set as part of the 'Adders in Decline' monitoring project.

Although it was a bright sunny day, air temperatures were suppressed by an easterly breeze. At the time of our survey air temp was 17˙C. Reptile observations were very low with only a single (juvenile) slow-worm and no viviparous lizards. However, we were very pleased to see two baby adders (male and female we think), along with a large adult male.

When is your latest adder observation?

UPDATE

Added weblink for Adders in Decline

Posted at 03:53 PM in Field Trips, Recording | Permalink

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As principal ecologist for Calumma Ecological Services, I am able to put my interest in reptiles and amphibians to good effect. Like most folks that work with wildlife, my activities extend beyond just 'the job' and I am also involved with several local conservation groups. Being the county recorder for reptiles and amphibians in Kent certainly helps me to fill in those spare moments when I'm not busy with the kids!

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