We have recently noticed that the frogs are beginning to spawn in our various wildlife ponds. The first batch was destroyed by overnight frost so we have now taken the precaution of removing all new spawn close to the surface of the water and transferring it to our frost free hatchery. We hope that this ensure that many more tadpoles will hatch given the fact that frog numbers are on the decline. We will keep you informed as to our success. We have compiled a fact sheet for looking after frog spawn, although we do not condone removal of spawn from the wild, if resulting tadpoles are returned to their place of origin then no harm will have been done in fact some benefit might occur
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what a lovely lot of frogs, i have called 5 times to see them and your lovely fish but you are never there ! your side kick and his dog gave me a tour. jct
Hopefully you've not come across any sign of that fungal infection that's decimating frog populations right across the globe? Apparently they've discovered at least three UK populations that are infected so far.
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