I was in the garden earlier today having a look at my pond, the bug hotel and finally that little wildlife den I'd made a few weeks back when I noticed something move nearby. As I moved in for a closer look I quickly realised it was a toad and so carefully picked it up and shouted in to my girls to get the camera.
We each spent a couple of minutes holding the toad, I took a couple of photos and then I placed it carefully back down in the area I'd found it. I'm assuming that this toad is from the tadpoles I had couple of years ago and it has now reached maturity.
Both my girls had never seen a toad before so holding it was a first for them both. My youngest was slightly apprehensive holding it hence the slightly blurry second photo.
A good find.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was Adrian.
DeleteI think toads are wonderful. I have them at my allotment and I love the way they move across the soil like crawling babies. And I will never forget the time I picked up a beautiful stone close to my garden tap for a closer look and it was a toad. Finally and most excitingly I found a pair of toads mating by my water butt this February and I even managed to take a photograph. Your wildlife areas are very special and your children are learning so much - well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah.
DeleteWhat a great find - and a lovely wild moment for you all :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Louise.
DeleteWell spotted - what a placid toad to sit and pose for your photos:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosie.
DeleteCool! I like toads better than frogs for some reason. Great that your daughters got to experience it and handle it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Millymollymandy.
DeleteWonderful Ian - I love toads - their eyes are so beautiful. Great find - I haven't seen one in our garden for years!
ReplyDeleteSuperb toad! I'm wondering if you have peaty soil in your area as I found an equally dark one in Scotland (you may have seen my pic), and read on the web that dark coloration could be due to the environment in which a toad lives. I'm not sure that anyone knows this for sure, Ian. But an interesting thought.
ReplyDeletewhat a handsome toad
ReplyDeleteI love toads!We used to get loads near out pond when we were growing up! I love the feeling of toad skin on my fingers! He has great eyes too!x
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