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14-04-2009, 06:57 PM
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| | | Common Toad
We were out today at Fen Drayton when my wife found this super toad right in the middle of the footpath, crouched in the grass.
It was between 5 and 6 inches long. It seemed quite unperturbed even when my wife very carefully moved some grass obstructing the potential photograph.
Although the name is 'Common', it was a rare sighting for us and very pleasing.  
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14-04-2009, 09:49 PM
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| | | Re: Common Toad
We nearly stepped on this little one last summer in Pembrokeshire. Not seen an adult toad since I was a child then they were very common where I lived 
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14-04-2009, 09:53 PM
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I know they have a reputation for being ugly, but I think toads are beautiful. Great shots guys!
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15-04-2009, 05:33 PM
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Meols is knee deep in frogs and toads with natterjacks just a couple of miles away, so this thread was a slight shock. The fact that there are people who rarely see amphibians is a reminder how much British wildlife has been lost, but also strengthens the case for more garden ponds. Colin and tameblackbirds, have a look though the amphibians section and see the results people have got with no more than a half buried bucket or washing up bowl |
15-04-2009, 05:43 PM
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have lots of frogs and taddies but no common toads. Had a pond for eight years or more and your right ponds do bring in wildlife.  everyone should have one.
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15-04-2009, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by treecreeper  Meols is knee deep in frogs and toads with natterjacks just a couple of miles away, so this thread was a slight shock. The fact that there are people who rarely see amphibians is a reminder how much British wildlife has been lost, but also strengthens the case for more garden ponds. Colin and tameblackbirds, have a look though the amphibians section and see the results people have got with no more than a half buried bucket or washing up bowl | We have a pond not far from us that used to be the mecca for mating amphibians making a trek from adjoining land. This land has been developed and we no longer see them.
We do have a fountain but it is pretty sterile. I will pass on the message about a buried bucket and bowl to the head gardener.
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