As of today, out of season, returns ~March. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each spring, Ambystoma maculatum (spotted salamanders) migrate from upland forest shelters to ephemeral vernal pools to breed.
The migration can concentrate hundreds to thousands of salamanders on a single warm rainy night known locally as the Big Night.
Timing is highly weather dependent and varies by elevation and latitude.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Mount Philo State Park vernal pool area |
| Mount Mansfield State Forest vernal pool network (Stowe area) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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