Multiple salamander species were recorded on October 13 in the Athens area: Northern Dusky Salamander (6 sightings on Cucumbertree Trail alone), Eastern Red-backed Salamander, , Northern Ravine Salamander, and Eastern Newt.1 Fall rains and cool temperatures trigger above-ground movement for many woodland salamanders during autumn, when they migrate to overwintering sites.1
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- 1. iNaturalist
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