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16-09-2008, 06:44 PM
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| | | Heron with common frog or common toad?
I initially thought this Heron had caught a frog but I suspect it is actually a toad.
My books don't show the underbelly markings so I hope someone can identify it from the photo. 
Thanks for your help, |
16-09-2008, 06:49 PM
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| | | Re: Heron with common frog or common toad?
Probably common toad, Bufo bufo |
16-09-2008, 06:57 PM
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| | | Re: Heron with common frog or common toad?
I agree definately a common toad. Will leave a nasty taste in the mouth. |
16-09-2008, 07:02 PM
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| | | Re: Heron with common frog or common toad?
Poor heron, he'll learn from that...  |
16-09-2008, 07:32 PM
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| | | Re: Heron with common frog or common toad?
I would have guessed toad - but I didn't reply because I couldn't say what it was about it that made me think that - the shape, the spots? I still can't say, and it's darned difficult to find pictures of their bellies. 
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16-09-2008, 08:44 PM
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| | | Re: Heron with common frog or common toad?
Maybe it's a Natterjack...
HW - I imagine it's the texture of the skin. That's why I agree |
16-09-2008, 10:07 PM
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| | | Re: Heron with common frog or common toad?
Frogs are much paler on the underside, the dark mottled spots show its a toad. |
17-09-2008, 08:55 AM
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| | | Re: Heron with common frog or common toad?
Thanks Dogghound. Very helpful to have the explanation for the identification. Thanks to the others for your comments.
Although the toad was very well and deeply hidden in vegetation on the edge of the pond it was curious how the heron seemed to be aware of it from some distance and homed in on it. |
17-09-2008, 06:10 PM
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| | | Re: Heron with common frog or common toad?
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Originally Posted by johnpw  Although the toad was very well and deeply hidden in vegetation on the edge of the pond it was curious how the heron seemed to be aware of it from some distance and homed in on it. | They have VERY good eye site john, this just goes to show how good it actually is. | | |
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