Mac MacKenzie

UMaine Wildlife Ecology • Photographer • Paleoecologist • BEAST Lab •

[GreatSmokyNPS @GreatSmokyNPS]

The “salamander capitol of the world” just gained a new member, the Cherokee Black-bellied! They are often seen resting on river rocks or poking their heads out of streamside holes.

Please help us keep our salamanders slimy and avoid touching them!

Photos by Jonathan Cox

[Mac MacKenzie @MacMacKenzie14]

Some herps I’ve been finding over the past two weeks

[Mac MacKenzie @MacMacKenzie14]

Hello everyone! Our student chapter of the wildlife society is hosting an ongoing nature photography and art contest that is open to all. Access this link for all info on rules and prizes :) https://t.co/jT5YQ9Y3Ax

[Tom Kitching @TomKitchng]

This is a really terrible way to hold a bat which causes unnecessary stress. Shame you get blocked for politely pointing this out...

[Forest Service NW @ForestServiceNW]

"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees."

—Henry David Thoreau

[Mac MacKenzie @MacMacKenzie14]

Follow up with another Maine Big Night!! Being from CT this was my first time ever finding blue spotted salamanders!!! And on top of that we found such a gorgeous specimen too

[Mac MacKenzie @MacMacKenzie14]

Maine’s first big night. Plenty of wood frogs, a couple peepers, and a large mix of salamanders. Can’t wait for the herping season to start up again

[Kyle Smelter @KyleSmelter]

First American Woodcock of 2021! #MaineBirding