Dead salamanders

Fire salamanders (Salamandra salamandra) are generally nocturnal, although they can be seen during the day when it is wet and rainy. This morning it was exceptionally rainy and therefore perfect weather for salamanders. Sadly the only salamander I saw whilst out walking in the hills was dead; it had risked crossing the track and been squashed by a vehicle. This is the second dead fire salamander I have seen in the hills surrounding La Garriga. Perhaps people using the forests tracks in cars or on bikes should take more care when the conditions are wet and there is a risk of squashing one of these interesting little amphibians.

Fire salamander / Salamandra (Salamandra salamandra) photographed 21/3/15 

Fire salamander / Salamandra (Salamandra salamandra) photographed 17/2/13