I started a staining project bright and early today so that most of it would be done by the time the sun came around to the front of the house.

I got all the required brushes, rags, etc ready and was just about to begin when I glanced down at the front path. There was a tiger salamander marching up to the welcome mat. It tried to get underneath but I moved the mat. I didn't want to forget that the little guy was underneath it and step down accidentally.

This has been the fifth salamander that I've seen in about two weeks. The little guys are on the move. Luckily none have fallen into the window wells. I'm on 'window well patrol' to rescue any that happen to fall in.