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The pool on Upper Morrison Creek, Morrison Marsh Nature Reserve, is known for being Rough-skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa) habitat during the breeding season.  Three newts were seen near the edge today – on Valentines!  The one on the far right in the underwater picture (bottom) is obviously a male ready to breed, as shown in the separate photo.  He has developed a broadened head and more flipper-like feet…. ready to spend the spring and summer “pool-side”!

Morrison Marsh Nature Reserve Pool
Newts in the MMNR Pool