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Do frogs or toads make sounds in the UK?
Victoria Sponge
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Several times today while sitting near the pond I heard a sound that reminded me of frog sounds I have heard, but not in this country.
It was a low toned ug-gug-gug-gug-gug if that makes sense
Never heard this before from a UK frog but that's what it reminded me of. I couldn't see what was making the noise, it seemed to be coming from either the edge or the surface of the pond...
Any ideas, folks?
Wearside, England.
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Yes they do, especially in the mating season
In the sticks near Peterborough
Cool- I've heard them squeak in the past but not this - glad to hear that it's a citizen frog and not some mad escaped pet
Cheers Nut
i wish this forum had a 'like' button edd
I've only heard it the once, but frogs make very odd noises when a strimmer goes over them
Could it be a cricket?
I've almost forgotten the sound now but I don't think it was a cricket, at least the ones I have heard before as the noise wasn't high or 'whirring' - interesting suggestion though Pam, thank you
My first thought was frog and they are lurking about in the garden - never heard this sound before though. Thanks for the info Philippa
Was only a thought Victoria. Sadly, although I didn't think there was anything wrong with hearing, can't hear crickets now although my children can. Must be an age thing as I'm now 27
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wish I was
Oh yes, one of my old cats used to bring them inside and they would scream - it was a terrible noise.