@idzie The shorelines of still bodies of water are good for spotting tadpoles now, and frogs later. Salamanders, too, but they're not as common, at least where I live. Vernal ponds, even deep puddles. If there's a part of the water that's shaded, and part that's sunny, look in the sunny area.

Note where you spot the tadpoles and come back later for frog spotting. Tadpoles will swim away from your shadow.

In the summer, there are usually a lot of frogs hiding at the edge of the water, with just a bit of their head out of the water. Sit or stand still and quiet, and look for a while.. you'll notice them without disturbing. If you're close to their habitat and hear them, slow down to look. It's fun finding them!

Turtles are easy; they spend a lot of time basking. Mostly on stuff sticking out of the water, but sometimes on the shore, or even a road.

If you're tempted to rescue a snapper, pick it up from the rear of its shell and carry it across the road *in the direction it was heading*. They won't be able to bite you, and won't head back as soon as you leave because they're where they wanted to be.