I visited a pond in Hinkley this evening, it was 35 degrees with a full moon. My experience has shown that when there is a full moon, any frogs that are calling, will be quite a bit more timid. I believe it is because any movement above them is more visible then when there are clouds breaking up a possible predators outline.  While I didn’t spot any salamanders or early spring frogs, I did see some Fairy Shrimp. These 1/2 inch long invertebrates  spend their time swimming around upside down eating algae and plankton. I’m sure they will be a welcome meal for the salamanders once a good rain triggers  the spring migration.