there is (or used to be) a large population of rough skinned newts (Taricha) at a pond on the Olympic Peninsula. During the breeding season they were thick as flies in this pond. I cannot remember the name of the pond, but it was the site of a resort in, I believe, the 20's or 30's. There was a board walk extending out into the pond, although, having been deserted many years before it was not very stable nor in good condition.

a favored habitat for Fence Lizards here in Western Washington is south facing sandy hillsides with suitable cover. There used to be a sizeable population on an island across from Pt Defiance Zoo. Can't remember the name of the island, but I sure do remember chasing fence lizards and catching a few.

Susan


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