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Broken down and toad away?

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Category: Herpetofauna Native to the UK
Forum Name: Natterjack Toad
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Topic: Broken down and toad away?
Posted By: Liz Heard
Subject: Broken down and toad away?
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2011 at 7:11pm
just a suggestion but how about a New Topic Natterjack Toad posting in 2011 please members?
since nothing at all in 2010.

ben



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Posted By: Dave1812
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2011 at 9:41am

Hi Ben,

Looking forward to another year of monitoring the ponds allocated to me in Cumbria I’ll ensure that I update members on the trials and tribulations of the season to come.

 

So far I’ve been dusting of and cleaning/disinfecting all my gear in preparation, and trying to persuade my good lady to buy me a good spotlight (98% there) 

 



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ARC - Natterjack Toad Monitor


Posted By: Dave1812
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2011 at 6:21am

Well I managed to get my spotting lamp, and the ponds that I monitor have been attracting toads in pleasing numbers, but no strings as yet.  

I’m hopeful of another good year though time will tell.


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ARC - Natterjack Toad Monitor


Posted By: Liz Heard
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2011 at 4:49pm
nice one dave.

look forward to seeing some pics?
last time i saw Natterjack it was in France. believe it or not, on "wasteland" near an airport!

cheers, ben


Posted By: Dave1812
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2011 at 9:04am
Its been a few weeks since my last o
post on our warty wonders - so here is the latest.
I have had a total of 14 strings, 5 have merged into tadpoles.

Note: I would post some pics but unsure of changing the size!!Cry




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ARC - Natterjack Toad Monitor


Posted By: Dave1812
Date Posted: 04 May 2011 at 7:11am

We are now need rain and even more rain, or the vast majority of the tadpoles will die as the water is evaporating at a tremendous rate.  Unhappy



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D&G ARG
ARC - Natterjack Toad Monitor


Posted By: Dave1812
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 10:45am
Too late, the pond dried up - with the loss of all remaining strings and tadpoles.

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D&G ARG
ARC - Natterjack Toad Monitor


Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 1:32pm



Posted By: Liz Heard
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 5:41pm
really sorry to hear that dave.


Posted By: Caleb
Date Posted: 10 May 2011 at 9:25am
The optimistic way of looking at it is that it will provide extra food for next year's tadpoles... I've been told that this can make a real difference in the very nutrient-poor pools that natterjacks use.

Dave- I'd like to see the photos too, what problem are you having with resizing? If you're on Windows, you've almost certainly got MS Paint, which should be able to do it for you.


Posted By: Dave1812
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 1:25pm
Just an update on the ponds
I have 4 new strings and 1000's of tadpoles in the six ponds that I monitor and several toadlets. So at least I have some good news to report on the Natterjack toads. Beer 
I just hope Mother Nature will provide enough rain to prevent the ponds from drying up again. 

Word of warning to would be Natterjack monitors  - It makes you age very quickly Embarrassed


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mailto:field.herper@outlook.com" rel="nofollow - David Hind

D&G ARG
ARC - Natterjack Toad Monitor


Posted By: Liz Heard
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 5:13pm
thanks for posting on progress as promised dave
pray continue to do so!

and good luck (to you and the larvae!)

ben


Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 8:38pm
I see Natterjack's were on Spring watch tonight! lovely looking Toads


Posted By: Dave1812
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2011 at 5:52pm
Yes, they are great looking and sound just amazing - the sight and sound is reward enough for getting cold and wet! Well Mother Nature has provided plenty of rain so the ponds are full and the little ones are developing at a steady pace.  

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D&G ARG
ARC - Natterjack Toad Monitor



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