Frog Frog Frog !!

[galanthus]

OMG OMG having read the frog thread again !!!! I wandered up to the garden in the rain and pointed torch into pond........ tadpoles again ! Then Then, there it was, my very very first eva frog in the pond I am so so so happy, it just clung to a pot in the water looking at my torch I off out again now, shame pouring or wld grab a pic whoooo hoooooooo

[Kayleigh]

That's great galanthus..Its a great feeling knowing all the hard work you go to, to attract wildlife and then it pays off when you see your first frog..There are always more..

[galanthus]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

That's great galanthus..Its a great feeling knowing all the hard work you go to, to attract wildlife and then it pays off when you see your first frog..There are always more..

Yes it is Kayleigh, I am so excited I want to leap around shouting 'frogs are fab '. Been up with camera and torch, it's gone back to bottom of pond i think. I was going to birmingham tomoz for weekend to join better half, however, may stay home by garden now

[Kayleigh]

How will your hubby feel when he knows he's been stud up for a frog

[galanthus]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

How will your hubby feel when he knows he's been stud up for a frog

Ummm hopping mad ?? ahem, shocking joke lol

[Bouncytigger]

Originally Posted by galanthus

OMG OMG having read the frog thread again !!!! I wandered up to the garden in the rain and pointed torch into pond........ tadpoles again ! Then Then, there it was, my very very first eva frog in the pond I am so so so happy, it just clung to a pot in the water looking at my torch I off out again now, shame pouring or wld grab a pic whoooo hoooooooo

I'm OVER THE MOON for you Buddy bear!!!!

I can feel the HAPPY FROGGIE VIBES coming over cyberspace here!!!

i need to put some bird seed out in about half an hour so i'm holding my breath as i pass the ponds

mind you its dark now so I'll have to watch my footing

can't wait to see the photo's of your new froggie!!

[Kayleigh]

I let the dog out for a wee..My hubby shouts she's got a frog, I rushed out, there were two frogs mating. I picked them up and pit them in the barrel there were two other frogs already in the barrel mating..I don't think my barrel is big enough for 3 lots of spawn..The frogs were OK we got to them before the dog could do any harm..

[galanthus]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

I let the dog out for a wee..My hubby shouts she's got a frog, I rushed out, there were two frogs mating. I picked them up and pit them in the barrel there were two other frogs already in the barrel mating..I don't think my barrel is big enough for 3 lots of spawn..The frogs were OK we got to them before the dog could do any harm..

You are so popular, how do you manage to attract all of these frogs !! Mine was still there up to an hour ago, seems to be sat on the top of the gravel, mud and pondweed on a pot about 3 inches under the surface, wonder if he's waiting for a mate Fighting the urge to go out for a last look fore bed, means I need to consume more red wine yum Off to birmingham after all, only cos other half took great interest in frog find lol, although will be checking pond first thing and take pics if poss.

[solus]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

How will your hubby feel when he knows he's been stud up for a frog

He'll probably be OK so long as you don't go kissing it and turning it into a handsome prince....

[Bouncytigger]

Originally Posted by galanthus

You are so popular, how do you manage to attract all of these frogs !! Mine was still there up to an hour ago, seems to be sat on the top of the gravel, mud and pondweed on a pot about 3 inches under the surface, wonder if he's waiting for a mate Fighting the urge to go out for a last look fore bed, means I need to consume more red wine yum Off to birmingham after all, only cos other half took great interest in frog find lol, although will be checking pond first thing and take pics if poss.

If you do manage a find a single frog in Birmingham???!!!

send it my will you it could be the only one we have??

[hank]

Originally Posted by galanthus

OMG OMG having read the frog thread again !!!! I wandered up to the garden in the rain and pointed torch into pond........ tadpoles again ! Then Then, there it was, my very very first eva frog in the pond I am so so so happy, it just clung to a pot in the water looking at my torch I off out again now, shame pouring or wld grab a pic whoooo hoooooooo

Brilliant news

I'm very hoppy for you.

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by galanthus

You are so popular, how do you manage to attract all of these frogs !! Mine was still there up to an hour ago, seems to be sat on the top of the gravel, mud and pondweed on a pot about 3 inches under the surface, wonder if he's waiting for a mate Fighting the urge to go out for a last look fore bed, means I need to consume more red wine yum Off to birmingham after all, only cos other half took great interest in frog find lol, although will be checking pond first thing and take pics if poss.

Maybe its all the neighbours ponds. There is one at the bottom of our garden, one about 4 doors down and two across the road..They don't get newts though. I had one frog two weeks after the pond was built.. And newts and toads breeding the same year..Also I have never used pesticides all the 14 years we have been there so we get lots of slugs..

[Bouncytigger]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

Maybe its all the neighbours ponds. There is one at the bottom of our garden, one about 4 doors down and two across the road..They don't get newts though. I had one frog two weeks after the pond was built.. And newts and toads breeding the same year..Also I have never used pesticides all the 14 years we have been there so we get lots of slugs..

I'm getting so DESPERATE now that i'm thinking of asking NOSEY PARKER IRENE at number 38 if i could have some spawn out of her pond but if i get talkin to her i'm sure it will end up in the NEWS OF THE WORLD???!!!

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Bouncytigger

I'm getting so DESPERATE now that i'm thinking of asking NOSEY PARKER IRENE at number 38 if i could have some spawn out of her pond but if i get talkin to her i'm sure it will end up in the NEWS OF THE WORLD???!!!

If she reads this you won't get any

[Bouncytigger]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

If she reads this you won't get any

Mmm true

and they will go back next year to spawn as well so not a good idea me thinks?

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Bouncytigger

Mmm true

and they will go back next year to spawn as well so not a good idea me thinks?

I think its a myth they go back to same place every year or I wouldn't have got frogs in the barrel or toads and newts in the pond in the first year..

[Bouncytigger]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

I think its a myth they go back to same place every year or I wouldn't have got frogs in the barrel or toads and newts in the pond in the first year..

or perhaps they had had a little to much vino collapso one night and wandered off course

seriously though how do they know where the water is do they sense it by smell,memory or just sheer hope?

[stripee]

I think some frogs will go back year after year to the same pond, but if during their wandering about, they find another one to go to, they will go to that one as well. We had frogs one year that spawned in a garage pit prone to filling up with water, it can't have been a very nice home, as had oil etc floating in it. I got as much out as possible. The filling in of farm ponds, drained boggy patches in fields, and dry Springs means frogs and toads don't have so many options, that's why I think spawn sharing is a good idea, if carefully done, garden ponds are vital for them

[Bouncytigger]

Originally Posted by stripee

I think some frogs will go back year after year to the same pond, but if during their wandering about, they find another one to go to, they will go to that one as well. We had frogs one year that spawned in a garage pit prone to filling up with water, it can't have been a very nice home, as had oil etc floating in it. I got as much out as possible. The filling in of farm ponds, drained boggy patches in fields, and dry Springs means frogs and toads don't have so many options, that's why I think spawn sharing is a good idea, if carefully done, garden ponds are vital for them

Thanks for the info Stripee

I'm umming and arring what to do at the minute

As my ponds are only about 12 months old i'll give it time i think

[Stewy]

No frogs in our pond yet. Am I the only one?

[juliejam]

Originally Posted by Stewy

No frogs in our pond yet. Am I the only one?

None in mine either Stewy..I visited a small pond just the other day to take alook ..thinking there would be some there..but to my surprise the pond had all dried up..there's a few other places i know about but im thinkin compared to last yr its still a bit early..


Julie

[Purplepixii]

Originally Posted by Stewy

No frogs in our pond yet. Am I the only one?

Nope Stewy you're not - none in mine yet either

Am hoping they return soon though - they do seem to like my pond

[coasty]

Now milder weather is here froggies have started getting amorous counted 40 this morning that I could see all at once....No frogspawn ye