Its that time of year again.
I shot these images during a walk around the Woodland that I frequently visit.
I say Amphibians because I always struggle to come up with the right name of Frogs and Toads.
I think that most of these are frogs, but the different colours are confusing to say the least.
yes Roy I amthe same adn don't know the difference so I lloke one description up adn here ir is. Frogs have smooth, moist skin and long, stripy legs and are likely to be found in damp habitats in the garden. Toads have warty skin, golden eyes and prefer to crawl rather than hop; if threatened a toad can puff itself up to appear bigger. Toads can tolerate drier habitats than frogs and spend less time in water. Apparently there arer4 spsecies in the Uk, Common and Pool Frog and CommonToad and the rarer Natterjack Toad found in Sand dunes. Anyway, I do love yoour photographs of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret.{:))
DeleteThat's a whole lotta eggs, Roy!
ReplyDeleteYes they were quite busy Wilma.{:))
DeleteThe different shades are quite striking , probable notice it more when they are all together mating, good amount of frog spawn.
ReplyDeleteAmanda xx
Thanks Amanda.
DeleteWe can see that they were really busy... a few thousand of eggs...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, for stopping by on my blog, Roy!
I am going way for some days now, but very soon I`ll be around here again, seeing your remarkable posts!
Happy Easter, to you and your family, Roy!
All the best!
Ana
Thanks Ana, and to you and yours.
DeleteHi Roy
ReplyDeleteIt's a melting pot ! Very great. You are luchky to see all the amphibians. Nice color ans it's dificult to say who is who ? lol
Hugs ans happy easter
Thanks Nathalie,
DeleteMerci et Nathalie Pâques heureux.
Fascinating variety of frogs here Roy, enjoyed your photos as always. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise and to you.
DeleteMissing my frogs and toads already, will have to get a pond into this tiny garden of mine soon.
ReplyDeleteTo see these in their natural habitat as they were, I had to be lucky Suzie as they will disappear again fairly quickly.
DeleteHi Roy
ReplyDeleteagain perfect shots, a real professional work you show here,
the pictures are really great you managed like very much
regards Frank
Thanks Frank.
DeleteI was using a Sony Alpha 6000 and E.55-210 lens.
Oh yes, frogs can be headache to determine!
ReplyDeleteYou have here mainly Rana temporaria and Common toads.
A fun footage!!
I had a lot less toads this year, but many green frogs of family Pelophylax.
I imitate them which starts them croaking like mad!!! If sit perfectly still, they will come up to me and get into a frenzy... That's my fun around my pond!!!
Enjoy the Easter weekend, Roy :)
Thanks Noushka for running your expert eye over them.
DeleteI have not tried imitating them in respect of making noises.{:))
Hey Roy... I will be glad to see frogs, hopefully soon, well when the ice leaves the pond that it's!
ReplyDeleteThis is invasion of privacy don't you think ;) ;) ha-ha!!
Grace
Thanks GG, yes, shocking isn't it.
DeleteToads have a wide variety of shades, from dark brown through to a pale olive green
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon.
DeleteSex amongst the spawn! I don't really know the difference either, although the ones I find under soil in summer I assume are toads, keeping out of the heat. This looks like frog spawn to me, so maybe they are frogs?
ReplyDeleteLove your nuthatch pics on the previous post too. :-)
Thanks Mandy, anywhere is good.{:))
DeleteWonderful shots of the cute frogs. I think I'll see this at the end of the month.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gunilla,
DeleteFrogs are already busy to care for offspring. That soon again be whole frog concerts from the ponds and ditches. Beautiful pictures and names are also difficult of these frogs.
ReplyDeleteThanks Helma.
DeleteYou did a great job to capture all of these, well done. Although they are all good I particularly like the fourth one.
ReplyDeleteThanks J.
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