Frogspawn 08

Hokey Dokey Marley ! thanks

 

Aren't wildlife (frogspawn) protected in National Parks CM?

 

Really?

Not sure on any legislation to this effect but thanks for the heads up - I'd better check this out first. I know of wild flower protection but didn't think it would apply to masses of frogspawn if I lifted a few.

Thank you so much - you may have prevented me doing a naughty faux pas!

When I was a kid in Liverpool we used to regularly go and get frogspawn from a local park but I forgot that the moor may have its own rules and regs.

Thanks again.

May have had to post on GC from Dartmoor - maximum security version!

Cheers Strongy!

Kath

 

Update - have contacted the Dartmoor National Park authority to ask them the legal clarification.

http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/dnpa_contact

Will let you know what they say!

 

It was just a thought, CM I am not 100% sure.

 

Heard recently on radio that it is now frowned upon to transport spawn etc from pond to pond, as there are some diseased that are killing populations locally. I can't remember which wildlife organisation was issuing the plea/recommendations, but it was broadcast on the BBC!

Our first frogs appeared at the beginning of April this year, and our first spawn around the 7th/8th. Can't help but get out there with the camera - though this year the frogs were definitely more camera shy than previously. This meant sitting on the cold ground for ages until they reappeared, then slowly inching toward an unsuspecting candidate, where before, they were far too busy with their business to bother with me and my camera!

We had a total clean out last year, as the water was going foul (found two dead ones, plus a good 40 alive and kicking!) This year, the water has never been clearer (although still fished out two dead froggers) - allowing fabulous underwater scenes, not previously witnessed!

Here are a few pics my son and I took:

Some freshly laid spawn (scuse reflection!)


More reflections!



Ronan went out after dark, and caught the underwater hordes in action!!!



Our pond's not that big (any suggestions for hiding the liner appreciated!)




but there's plenty of life in it!



"Hello"


"Peekaboo!"






The three amigos!

 

The three amigos!

 

Wow you have a variable GLUT of frogs! (or whatever the collective name is for a whole pile of frogs!)

Interesting what you say about moving frogspawn populations because of disease problems. I may call off my proposed frogging outing because between being arrested, introducing disease and the cats getting 'em, I reckon I'll not be doing anyone any favours!

I'll just enjoy them in situ.

What fantastic close-up photography.

I AM VERY IMPRESSED!

 

Looking at the amount of frogs in your pond I would imagine there aren't that many other ponds around for them all to congregate in one.
Excellent photos J and son.
I think I have spoiled your day out CM :( but it might be for the better.

 

JarBax ... how many frogs can get in one pond? What great photos!

 

Thankyou for kind words, and sorry to dampen your plans CM - though live in hope - they may find a way in their their own!

Have to say, i chose a cmera with a good macro function, as I do like to get in close and personal! You can see the thing in action in the first pic!

I don't think there are any other ponds on this side of the road, but know of one on the other!

Does this link work to watch (and hear) a quick video of them?

 

The Link certainly works Jarbax!

Ever thought of directing a horror film.....THE FROGS!

I loved this snippet of film.

Absolutely ribbetting!

 

C M it's not illegal to move frogspawn around but it's not recommended here's why http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7282649.stm
here is a fact sheet to make your garden frog friendly to enable you to gather a natural population http://www.froglife.org/FAS/1.pdf

In my oppinion if you get some spawn from a pond that has a healthy population of frogs it's no bigger a risk of transporting disease than letting your pond develope naturally with frogs that find there own way there.
Jarbax great frog pictures tell Ronan he's done a good job.

 

Walnut - thanks for taking the time to post those links - very useful and informative.

I think the 'legality' issue of moving the frogspawn was more to the fact that I was thinking of taking them from Dartmoor - a National Park may have rules about that sort of thing, as Strongy rightly pointed out.

Frogging definitely aint as simple as it was when I was 7 !

Thanks again though Nutty!