Fowler's toad spotted on E Lake Drive

September 21, 2026

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, a threatened native species, was recorded 30 times between late May and September 13 across New York City and nearby New Jersey, most recently at E Lake Drive. This toad requires wetlands for breeding and its threatened status reflects widespread declines across its eastern United States range.¹

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