A Northwestern Salamander, as photographed by Craig Tooley.

This is the time of year we see salamanders and newts. Craig Tooley spotted this salamander, a Northwestern Salamander.

Craig said this salamander was hiding under a mushroom. It takes a good eye to see a creature as well camouflaged as this one is!

Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with  you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography here is the link to his website: www.ruffimage.com