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Frog Exodus
Optykal63532
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Hi All, I've returned to theforum after a long break & seeking advice & wisdom!
I appear to have a complete absence of frogs & newts this year, and wondered if this is a particular issue locally. I installed a wildlife pond when I moved in 4 years ago, and was quite quickly visited by one or two frogs. I've never seen any spawn or tadpoles previously, but last year was great for newts; had a number of young spawning in early summer which was a real treat.
I imagine the extremes of weather last year (especially the snow & ice which we rarely see here on the coast) have played a part, but it seems odd that there has been zero amphibian life seen so far.
Any thoughts would be great...I'm getting green with envy (grooaaann!) seeing so many peoples posts on frogs spawning in their gardens!
I appear to have a complete absence of frogs & newts this year, and wondered if this is a particular issue locally. I installed a wildlife pond when I moved in 4 years ago, and was quite quickly visited by one or two frogs. I've never seen any spawn or tadpoles previously, but last year was great for newts; had a number of young spawning in early summer which was a real treat.
I imagine the extremes of weather last year (especially the snow & ice which we rarely see here on the coast) have played a part, but it seems odd that there has been zero amphibian life seen so far.
Any thoughts would be great...I'm getting green with envy (grooaaann!) seeing so many peoples posts on frogs spawning in their gardens!
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