This year we did not have any frogspawn in our small garden pond. Mary did find a dead frog in late winter and we weren't sure whether there were any frogs left. Using the water sampler I bought for river testing ...
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| Photo 1: Water Sampler/Pond Emptier |
... Mary carefully emptied the pond one litre at a time ...
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| Photo 2: Pond emptying completed |
We weren't sure whether there was any amphibian life present so were pleasantly surprised when a small frog was found lurking in the sediment at the bottom of the pond (Photo 3)
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| Photo 3: Resident Amphibian |
The pond was refilled with rainwater from our water butts and we made sure he had an escape route should he* wish to leave ...
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| Photo 4: Checking the coast is clear |
* Mary thought it was a 'he' due to his/her diminutive size
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| Photo 5: Deciding to stay awhile |
And why would you want to leave such an idyllic garden? Can you spot the flying blackbird?
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| Photo 6: The Frog's Garden |
Scroll down for the blackbird's position ...
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