Gordon Natural Area

Common Names: Eastern American Toad

Years Noted: 2004; 2007; 2011; 2013; 2016-2024

Identified and First Noted By: Harry Tiebout

Also Noted By: Kendra McMillin; William Ricci; Nur Ritter; Alexandra Hodowanec; Paige Vermeulen; Maribeth Beatty; Ariana Rivellini; Kathryn Krueger; Alex Desjardines; David Kramer; Miranda Davies

iNaturalist Observations:

206721582 (Observed: 4/10/2024)

206721583 (Observed: 4/10/2024)

187789219 (Observed: 10/10/2023)

176022615 (Observed: 7/31/2023)

176510258 (Observed: 8/3/2023)

185029645 (Observed: 9/25/2023)

79779776 (Observed: 5/22/2021)

174975817 (Observed: 7/25/2023)

174975819 (Observed: 7/25/2023)

172151254 (Observed: 7/6/2023)

170173968 (Observed: 6/27/2023)

134205485 (Observed: 9/8/2022)

115395493 (Observed: 4/29/2022)

115394297 (Observed: 4/14/2022)

115393828(Observed: 4/14/2022)

115391871 (Observed: 4/14/2022)

111225684 (Observed: 4/12/2022)

42664102 (Observed: 5/30/2019)

79587176 (Observed: 5/20/2021)

42664589 (Observed: 10/14/2016)

56973170 (Observed: 8/19/2020)

iNaturalist Observations:

206721582 (Observed: 4/10/2024)

206721583 (Observed: 4/10/2024)

187789219 (Observed: 10/10/2023)

176022615 (Observed: 7/31/2023)

176510258 (Observed: 8/3/2023)

185029645 (Observed: 9/25/2023)

79779776 (Observed: 5/22/2021)

174975817 (Observed: 7/25/2023)

174975819 (Observed: 7/25/2023)

172151254 (Observed: 7/6/2023)

170173968 (Observed: 6/27/2023)

134205485 (Observed: 9/8/2022)

115395493 (Observed: 4/29/2022)

115394297 (Observed: 4/14/2022)

115393828(Observed: 4/14/2022)

115391871 (Observed: 4/14/2022)

111225684 (Observed: 4/12/2022)

42664102 (Observed: 5/30/2019)

79587176 (Observed: 5/20/2021)

42664589 (Observed: 10/14/2016)

56973170 (Observed: 8/19/2020)

Common Names: Fowler's Toad

Years Observed: 2007; 2017; 2018; 2023

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

Also Noted By: Paige Vermeulen; Miranda Davies

Notes:

Conservation status: S3/S4 (S3: Vulnerable - Vulnerable in the nation or state due to a restricted range, relatively few populations (often 80 or fewer), recent and widespread declines, or other factors making it vulnerable to extirpation/S4 Apparently Secure)

iNaturalist Observations:

193881594 (Observed: 10/12/2023)

179815861 (Observed: 8/22/2023)

Common Names: Gray Tree Frog

Year Observed: 2023

Identified By: Nate N. (iNaturalist)

First Noted By: Kathryn Krueger & David Kramer

Also Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

180649874 (Observed: 8/12/2023)

180649876 (Observed: 8/12/2023)

180649880 (Observed: 8/12/2023)

180649882 (Observed: 8/12/2023)

180649885 (Observed: 8/12/2023)

180649886 (Observed: 8/12/2023)

180649887 (Observed: 8/12/2023)

177387239 (Observed: 8/8/2023)

176483424 (Observed: 8/3/2023)

Common Names: Northern Dusky Salamander

Years Observed: 2004; 2007; 2023

Identified and First Noted By: Harry Tiebout

Also Noted By: David Kramer

iNaturalist Observations:

177044475 (Observed: 8/6/2023)

192092867 (Observed: 11/17/2023)

Common Names: Northern Two-lined Salamander

Years Observed: 2004; 2007; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2022; 2023; 2024

Identified and First Noted By: Harry Tiebout

Also Noted By: Paige Vermeulen; Stroud Water Research Center; Ariana Rivellini; Rowan Nygard

iNaturalist Observations:

202558236 (Observed: 1/26/2024)

202226558 (Observed: 3/12/2024)

202226561 (Observed: 3/12/2024)

194291160 (Observed: 12/15/2023)

185029658 (Observed: 9/25/2023)

185029659 (Observed: 9/25/2023)

187789218 (Observed: 10/10/2023)

176022618 (Observed: 7/31/2023)

183299321 (Observed: 9/8/2023)

183299323 (Observed: 9/8/2023)

185029653 (Observed: 9/25/2023)

192092866 (Observed: 11/17/2023)

192092868 (Observed: 11/17/2023)

192092875 (Observed: 11/17/2023)

174975818(Observed: 7/25/2023)

163681548 (Observed: 5/25/2023)

123995298 (Observed: 6/29/2022)

37540451 (Observed: 1/12/2020)

Common Names: Long-tailed Salamander

Year Observed: 2023

Identified and First Noted By: David Kramer

Common Names: Four-toed Salamander

Years Observed: 2005; 2007

Identified and First Noted By: Harry Tiebout

Notes:

A state-listed species in Pennsylvania ('Species of special concern'). I

Common Names: Eastern Redback Salamander

Years Observed: 2004; 2005; 2007; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024

Identified and First Noted By: Harry Tiebout

Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen; Maribeth Beatty; Ariana Rivellini; Noah Long; Gerry Hertel; Kendra McMillin; Francis Kane; Kathryn Krueger

Notes:

The Red-backed Salamander is the most commonly encountered amphibian at the Gordon. The species is unusual in being a fully terrestrial species. This species has two color forms: 1) the red-backed morph; and, 2) the lead-backed morph.

iNaturalist Observations:

187789221 (Observed: 10/10/2023)

163681630 (Observed: 5/25/2023)

163682367 (Observed: 5/25/2023)

168521627 (Observed: 6/20/2023)

174975813 (Observed: 7/25/2023)

174975814 (Observed: 7/25/2023)

177044473 (Observed: 8/6/2023)

187789222 (Observed: 10/10/2023)

187789224 (Observed: 10/10/2023)

187789228 (Observed: 10/10/2023)

187789229 (Observed: 10/10/2023)

187789231 (Observed: 10/10/2023)

187789232 (Observed: 10/10/2023)

192092863 (Observed: 11/17/2023)

192092877(Observed: 11/17/2023)

110665069 (Observed: 4/5/2022)

72468670 (Observed: 3/30/2021)

39925031 (Observed: 10/2/2019)

45921211 (Observed: 5/14/2020)

Common Names: Northern Slimy Salamander

Year Observed: 2007

Identified and First Noted By: Harry Tiebout

Common Names: Northern Red Salamander

Years Observed: 2007; 2019

Identified and First Noted By: Paige Vermeulen

Common Names: American Bullfrog

Year Observed: 2007

Identified and First Noted By: Harry Tiebout

Common Names: Green Frog

Years Observed: 2007; 2013; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2023

Identified and First Noted By: William Ricci

Also Noted By: Paige Vermeulen; Stroud Water Research Center; Noah Long; Nur Ritter; Kathryn Krueger; Miranda Davies; David Kramer

Notes:

In 2021, the rare 'Blue Mutant' (the axanthic form) was observed in Gordon Run by GNA student intern Noah Long. We spent weeks attempting to get photos of this individual and finally were able too. Because of our obsession with getting photographs, we named the frog 'Moby Turquoise.'

iNaturalist Observations:

183299320 (Observed: 9/8/2023)

183299318 (Observed: 9/8/2023)

174975816 (Observed: 7/25/2023)

172723097 (Observed: 7/13/2023)

91570818 (Observed: 8/17/2021)

88167057 (Observed: 7/22/2021)

84458683 (Observed: 6/25/2021)

Common Names: Pickerel Frog

Year Noted: 2022

Identified and First Noted By: Stroud Water Research Center

Common Names: Wood Frog

Years Observed: 2007; 2008; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

Also Noted By: Paige Vermeulen; Maribeth Beatty; Ariana Rivellini; Noah Long; Stroud Water Research Center; David Kramer

iNaturalist Observations:

202226548 (Observed: 3/11/2024)

202226550 (Observed: 3/11/2024)

202226551 (Observed: 3/11/2024)

180649878 (Observed: 8/12/2023)

136921194 (Observed: 9/28/2022)

95799297 (Observed: 9/22/2021)

84895390 (Observed: 6/28/2021)

69833700 (Observed: 9/14/2018)

Common Names: Common Snapping Turtle

Years Observed: 2007; 2008; 2013; 2018; 2023

Identified and First Noted By: Bog Turtle Survey

Also Noted By: Wildlife Camera

GNA YouTube Videos featuring the Common Snapping Turtle:

Snapping Turtle reconnaissance (Video Posted: 07/27/2023)

Common Names: Northern Black Racer

Year Observed: 2007

Identified and First Noted By: John Beneski

Common Names: Northern Ringneck Snake

Year Observed: 2007

Identified and First Noted By: Steven Clay

Common Names: Eastern Milksnake

Year Observed: 2007

Identified and First Noted By: Harry Tiebout

Common Names: Northern Water Snake

Years Observed: 2007; 2021; 2022; 2023

Identified and First Noted By: Harry Tiebout

Also Noted By: Ty Showers; Nur Ritter; David Kramer

Common Names: Dekay's Brownsnake

Year Observed: 2023

Identified By: Eric Steven Roscoe (iNaturalist)

First Noted By: Miranda Davies

Also Noted By: David Kramer

iNaturalist Observations:

170173490 (Observed: 6/29/2023)

185029651 (Observed: 9/25/2023)

Common Names: Eastern Garter Snake

Years Observed: 2004; 2007; 2013; 2014; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023

Identified and First Noted By: Gerry Hertel

Also Noted By: Kendra McMillin; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen; Maribeth Beatty; Ariana Rivellini; Noah Long; Rachel Resuta; Kathryn Krueger; Mike VanMeter

Notes:

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)

iNaturalist Observations:

192092872 (Observed: 11/17/2023)

153581180 (Observed: 4/5/2023)

85005087 (Observed: 3/28/2019)

42306146 (Observed: 4/14/2020)

63815892 (Observed: 10/24/2020)

Common Names: Eastern Box Turtle

Years Observed: 2007; 2009; 2010; 2011; 2013; 2014; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023

Identified and First Noted By: Gerry Hertel

Also Noted By: Kendra McMillin; Jared Kline; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen; Maribeth Beatty; Ariana Rivellini; Noah Long; Matt Desko; Anna Carlson

iNaturalist Observations:

77509421 (Observed: 5/5/2021)

42306612 (Observed: 4/10/2020)

45214547 (Observed: 5/7/2020)