I looked at the Audubon field and the picture of the Jefferson's salamander is a spitting image to what we saw. I looked at Ray's pictures and they are a definite match.

The turtle is most likely a female, as they leave the water in search of nesting areas. It does seem a little in the season for this. So maybe the turtle is leaving because its pond is no longer to its liking. Who knows?

Kurt Schatzl (NEHS President) has an albino snapper. He may or may not be bringing it to the show for display.