MARCH 2009 - Frogs' spawn!

One of the first noticeable changes in our garden that Winter is making way for Spring, is the return of the Frogs to our pond. From mid-February, both female and male Frogs make their way back to the pond and join the resident male population. Now in mid-March, the greatest count of frogs has been 74 and many have paired-off. There are approx 16 clumps of spawn in the pond much to the annoyance of the fish! The Frogs tend to monopolise the shallows where the fish usually shelter and rest. But now it is crowded with frogs and spawn!