Following on from yesterdays blog a picture of frog and spawn by Allan taken in the self same (and justly named) amphibian pool. While out listening for bittern on Radipole this morning, Anne - very much our amphibian go to girl - found newts within the secret garden pools for the first time.
Although no 'boomers' were noted Will did have excellent views of bittern on Lodmoor and Anne her very first Radipole otter. Reward to both for their unstinting efforts on the reserves over the winter.
Pleased to hear about the newts, another valuable addition to the reserves growing list of species. We have a pretty awesome selection at Radipole when you stop to think about it. Now if I could just get a glimpse of those pesky otters, a few more early mornings yet I fear.