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First baby frog

Posted by dampflippers Tyne & Wear UK (My Page) on
Wed, May 16, 07 at 5:32

I found my first tiny baby frog at the weekend, but I think it was from an overwintered tadpole rather than this year's brood. They haven't started growing legs yet.

I also have smooth newt tadpoles. I'll try to upload one to Gallery.


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RE: First baby frog

Ahhh! Bet he will be the biggest frog on block this year!


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RE: First baby frog

I saw my first baby froglet a few days ago and it was sooooooooooooooo tiny I nearly missed it! So cute.
Big Kid


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WE are not sure whether any of our tadpoles have survived - they are not in evidence so it may be that the fish have eaten them all. Hopefully they are just well camouflaged tho
AnnieO


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Ours are just turning and we have quite a few full froglets now. They are brilliant. Trying to hop back up and into the pond.We have also seen some of last years froglets so that is great that they have survived.

Here is a link that might be useful: alisons pond and garden


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Saw first froglet today!! I am amazed how well tadpoles hide. Sometimes it looks as if there are none, and then if I go out at night there can be loads.

Good thing they are good at hiding, as it looks like we have grass snakes too! From what I can tell though, they don't endanger amphibian populations even though that is what they eat. It is all in numbers I guess. We do have loads of young toads now though, many about 2 or 3 seasons old.

Found a nice question answer website, that made me feel better about the grass snake--(I like snakes too, but worried about how much they eat!!)

Chip

Here is a link that might be useful: question/answer site


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RE: First baby frog

  • Posted by ajc_1 8 the fens (My Page) on
    Sat, Jun 16, 07 at 14:51

Went out between the storms yesterday evening and the garden was alive with tiny frogs! never seen so many little ones in the garden, had to watch me step to avoid squishing them.


 
 

 

 


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