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.

Tags: frogspawn, pond, frog

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delete reply 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.

delete reply catherinearmant wrote on Mar 29 Oh what a marvel indeed, dear Loretta ! I clicked on the Photo, and then saw them very clearly.

delete reply 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.

delete reply brendainmad wrote on Mar 29 Yay!

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

delete reply bennett1 wrote on Mar 28 That is just wonderful.

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

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

delete reply nemo4sun wrote on Mar 28 sooooooooooooooo cool :)

delete reply greenwytch wrote on Mar 28 too sweet!

delete reply 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.