Toad Time

Toad found when clearing brambles and ivy
Strings of Toadspawn
Toads in Amplexus with strings of toadspawn

It was a good day for amphibians all round, as we also saw a pair of Smooth Newts in amplexus in the pond. I didn’t get a photo for the good reason that unlike the Common Frog, they remain elusive and well-camouflaged at the bottom of the pond. And the frogs were still going at it full throttle, with around 20 splashing about beside the island.