FROGS

[Jacksparrow]

The frosty nights have continued. The ponds have frozen over for the last 7 nights. The sun has thawed it every day but not enough for the mating to continue. I saw a little activity today but may have to wait until the weekend when the overnight temperatures are forecast to get higher.

[Jacksparrow]

The first blob of spawn today but there is a long way to go before last year's amount is matched. Plenty of activity in the ponds now the weather has warmed up a little but frog numbers down on a couple of weeks ago.

[Willpar]

Hope they do well JS, another cold spell on its way next week.

[Jacksparrow]

More spawn today and the frogs very vocal. If we get any frosts next week I shall try and protect the spawn. I did it before when the "beast from the east" visited and was very successful.

[Willpar]

Good idea JS, best to be ready just in case.

[Jacksparrow]

I think the spawning is coming to a close. There were fewer frogs in the ponds today. All the spawn is concentrated in the wildlife pond with most of it in the shallow end where the sun gets most and the water slightly warmer. One problem is the blackbirds who are attracted to eat and try to get at the tadpoles both before and after they leave the jelly.

[Willpar]

Not seen any spawn or frogs on my travels, and I see a pond most days.

[Jacksparrow]

Still a few frogs around plus there was croaking quite loud last night . There is more spawn than I thought I would get but all in one pond.

[Willpar]

Good news JS.