This slimy salamander and millipede was found at the drift fence in the buckets. Checking the pitfalls was a great way to catch and learn about different animals. This red-bellied snake, also found at the drift fence, is actually an adult snake and eats slugs and other small invertebrates. As we walked, we noticed the habitat changed from a pine forest to the flood plain of Upper Three Runs Creek.
Waders are the way to go when wading in the pond.
It isn't always easy identifying the fish, but you did a great job identifying back banded sun fish, red fin pickerel, dusky shiners, mud sunfish. This crayfish was found in Upper Three Runs Creek. This female American eel was caught in Upper Three Runs Creek. The female eels come from the Atlantic Ocean to spawn in Upper Three Runs creek. After a great day in the field, we looked at some animals in the outreach collection.