Please protect yourselves, motorists, and the amphibian crossing program by being prepared with safety gear in advance of migration nights and by following safety guidelines while you’re out there.
Safety Essentials:
Light colored clothing Reflective vests for everyone (this is NOT optional) When cars approach your site, step off the roadway Park your own vehicles off the road and out of the crossing zone, not right in front of someone’s house.
Equipment list:
Rain gear Bright flashlight with extra batteries (headlamps are not bright enough)
Camera Spatula for dead amphibians Clean bucket Salamander Crossing signs Clip on flashing lights for signs and self Amphibian identification sheets
Step #5: Count and Report
Keep track of the species and numbers of each that you find, live and dead. Remove dead amphibians from the road to avoid double-counting. If there are other people crossing at your site, you might designate one person to keep the tally. Print a data sheet (link below) to take in the field. Click on the button below to submit your data. We use this information to determine where crossing guards are most needed, refine the project, identify locations for possible amphibian underpasses, and to monitor amphibian populations. Unsure of ID? Please take a photo and upload it. We would love photos of your site and discoveries to add to our Crossing Night Gallery.
BEEC has crossing signs to loan. These corrugated plastic signs come with a wire stand. They are durable and very portable! BEEC loans these signs to site coordinators and to anyone who plans to patrol sites that have no coordinator. If you think this might be you, email Patti to arrange pick-up.
Sign recommendations:
The signs attract more attention if you clip a flashing light to them. Don’t leave them up when no guards are on duty.
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