Frog spawn

Frogs have been noticeable in our garden since Christmas - croaking has been heard on and off since Christmas day.

Today I noticed the first clump of frog spawn in our garden pond. There are also several frogs. We have had a very mild winter so far.

These early frogs are probably frogs that live in our garden all year. Later, we may have as many as 35 frogs as other visit our garden from further afield.

First frog spawn

I was right, I discovered two clumps of spawn in the pond today, one floating near the back and a small clump underwater at the front.

Two pairs of frogs are active near the submerged clump.

First frog spawn

First clump of frog spawn this year in the pond.

Only one frog visible.

A robin has taken up singing today from the apple tree that overlooks our back garden and from other trees nearby.