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Post by Jacksparrow » Fri Mar 04, 2016 8:28 pm

I was trawling the nature pond yesterday to remove Duck Weed and accidently caught two Smooth Newts. They seemed a bit lethargic which isn't surprising as the pond water is still very cold. :cold2:

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Re: NEWTS

Post by Placido » Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:46 pm

:clap: Aaaahh, I like that :).

(Surprised we haven't had a "Noots" topic previously :shrug:)

P.S.: Jacksparrow, did you ever meet Gussie Fink-Nottle ??

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Re: NEWTS

Post by Jacksparrow » Sat Mar 05, 2016 9:25 pm

Placido wrote::clap: Aaaahh, I like that :).

(Surprised we haven't had a "Noots" topic previously :shrug:)

P.S.: Jacksparrow, did you ever meet Gussie Fink-Nottle ??
I not acquainted with any of the Fink-Nottles nor unfortunately am I a member of the Drones Club :bee: :bee: :bee: Bertie never saw fit to introduce me. :(

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Re: NEWTS

Post by Placido » Sat Mar 05, 2016 9:41 pm

:laugh: :yes:

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Re: NEWTS

Post by Jacksparrow » Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:11 pm

First sighting of a newt this spring today. They always appear when the young Tadders strike out on their own. :)

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Re: NEWTS

Post by Placido » Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:42 am

Right on time :D. Very good news.

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Re: NEWTS

Post by Jacksparrow » Fri Apr 19, 2019 8:14 pm

The first confirmed Newt sightings of the year today in the chateau lake. Tadders beware :bolt:

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Re: NEWTS

Post by Placido » Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:29 am

Why are they late this year?? Glad they're out and about anyway :nod:.

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Re: NEWTS

Post by Jacksparrow » Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:59 pm

Placido wrote:
Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:29 am
Why are they late this year?? Glad they're out and about anyway :nod:.
The pondwater has only recently reached a temperature which make them active. I have seen a reduction in numbers over the last few years so I expect they are becoming harder to spot when they do appear. :nod:

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Re: NEWTS

Post by Placido » Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:15 am

Ah, yes - fewer noots = fewer noots (Law of Diminishing Probabilities). Elementary, my dear thingie :shrug:.

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