SINHG Class on Reptiles, Amphibians, and Animal Tracking at Camp St. Christopher
Another fun SINHG trip! A small but interested group of Seabrookers took to the fields and hammocks of Camp St. Christopher to find out more about reptiles and amphibians as well as animal tracking. The group was led by Nature Denizen and Master Tracker David Gardner (Director of Barrier Island Environmental Education at the camp) in cahoots with our own certified naturalist and trip leader, Don Smith. The class began with David’s illuminating lecture about creepy crawlies after which the group applied—with good results—some of the things they had learned about animal tracking. Using sight and sound, and following animal prints, scat, and other identifiable markings, they managed to find and capture a baby alligator that was already caged in the classroom. Below are three photos: a group shot; David with his Egyptian Asp headdress; Judy Morr with David and pet Allie Gator.
(Photo Credit: Don Smith)
-Submitted by Carol Bane
