Wednesday 22 August 2012

March 26 2012, Garden no 8



The Frogspawn has hatched. They are still so tiny, not recognisable as tadpoles, and they remain stuck to the outside of the empty sacks munching away on all that protein rich jelly until they are strong enough to swim free. I am so excited, I've watched over them every day..................
Every night I go outside, creep around to the pond and watch mummy frog and daddy frog suspended, spreadeagled out, floating near the surface of the water with just their heads fully out of the water. They seem to be mesmerised at night, you can gently touch them and they don't dive away. I've found its the best time to see them.
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jandick6 wrote on Mar 31
At the Nature Centre where I work, the frogs have spawned all over the place. I have discovered since that many tadpoles are eaten by their own species. Hopefully enough will survive to start a new generation.

catherinearmant wrote on Mar 29
Oh what a marvel indeed, dear Loretta !

I clicked on the Photo, and then saw them very clearly.

agnes128 wrote on Mar 29
Lucky you! I like frogs and *they* say when there are frogs there is no pollution as frogs are so fragile.

brendainmad wrote on Mar 29
Yay!

mitchylr wrote on Mar 29
That's great :-)). Won't be long til they're free-swimming.

bennett1 wrote on Mar 28
That is just wonderful.

kathyinozarks wrote on Mar 28
neat-you will really enjoy them-I love out frogs at the ponds

veroniquemariquita wrote on Mar 28
Congratulations, Grandma!!! lol

nemo4sun wrote on Mar 28
sooooooooooooooo cool

:)

greenwytch wrote on Mar 28
too sweet!

esoterika713 wrote on Mar 28
Oh, wow. That's so cool. We couldn't have frogs here. The raccoons would have a lovely dinner of frogs legs for sure.

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