California newts breeding in an old water cistern.
@merav, I saw at least 4 newts in this water cistern. I was told by Midpen that newts wouldn't breed in artificial environments like this, but I've seen mating pairs and eggs in this cistern every season for the past 5 years. I wish the mitigation team would build more of these so the newts wouldn't have to cross the road to breed.
The cistern has about 2 ft. of water in the bottom. I wonder how long before the water evaporates and I wonder if the babies have time to develop before that happens?
The following pictures were taken at the cistern. I'm going to obscure the location to protect the newts, but I'll be happy to give you directions.
* https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148828070
* https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148828069
* https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148828068
url: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148828067