Eastern Newts head back to breeding ponds in Northfield

October 2, 2026
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was recorded 12 times in the past 30 days, with the most recent sighting on September 29 at Scrag Forest Trail in Northfield.1 Efts metamorphose into terrestrial juveniles in late summer and early fall, and adults return to breeding ponds during this season.1 Fall migration shows a concentrated pattern in this population, with males typically leading the movement toward water bodies where they will breed.1

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