Author Archives: Joe Crowley

August 19-20, 2010 I was just pointing out a snapping turtle that had crawled up from under the bank of the creek on one of our nature reserves when someone shouted “snake!” It was an eastern gartersnake, the most common … Continue reading →

May 22-24, 2010 Pelee Island is great.  Perfect for my research because several species of snakes that are listed as endangered in Ontario live there: the blue racer, Lake Erie watersnake and eastern foxsnake. In fact, Pelee Island is the … Continue reading →

Joe Crowley – Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas Coordinator Joe joined Ontario Nature in April 2008 and coordinates the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas program. Joe completed a B.Sc. in 2003 and an M.Sc. in zoology in 2006. An experienced … Continue reading →