Fowler's Toads active near Baxter and Window Cliffs Trail

September 22, 2026

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Seven s were observed on September 19, 2026 near Baxter and Window Cliffs Trail.¹ This represents late-season activity before toads enter hibernation in September to October.¹ The sightings likely reflect dispersal or movement toward hibernation sites rather than breeding, which typically concludes by early August.¹

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