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Rising River Waters Can Kill!
Watch for rapidly rising river levels on the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries. Water released from dams and heavy rain can turn a day on the river into a tragedy! More »
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Call for Water Release Schedule
With colder temperatures you can expect longer and more frequent water releases. For water release schedule info, call 1-855-DAM-FLOW (1-855-326-3569) for Buford Dam and 404-329-1455 for Morgan Falls Dam. Save numbers to your cell! More »
Fowlers Toad
Fowler's Toad NPS Photo Family: Bufonidae Bufo fowleri Fowler's Toad
Size: 5.1 to 10 cm long (2" to 4") General Description: Typically gray-brown in color with a light stripe down the middle of the back. Three or more rusty colored warts in each of largest brown blotches along the back. Chest and belly generally not spotted. Parotoid glad touch cranial ridge behind eye. No greatly enlarged warts on tibia. Similar Species: Potentially hybridizes with both B. americanus and B. terrestris. Reproduction: Breeds early spring to mid-August. Habitat: Uses sandy areas near water sources; ditches, temporary pools, marshes, rivers, lakes, etc. Behavior: Primarily nocturnal. Voice: Call is a short and unmusical bleat or nasal sounding 'w-a-a-a-h', not lasting more than 4 seconds. Hybridized males may have calls intermediate to parent species calls and therefore may be difficult or impossible to identify.
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Did You Know?
Over 50 orchid species are found in Georgia, including several lady slippers. Their flowers are prized for their beauty and unique shape.