Kicking off this new thread with pics from my pond tonight ... very mild & light rain, actually went out to put fresh food & water out for Hoggies as I'd read that it was mild enough for them to come out of hibernation ... imagine my surprise to discover these critters
One changed position
Looks to me as if the coupling is male on female ... what do you think!
Didn't have any females last year!
Saw some pics of spawn on FB last night at Lennon Legacy Project on the edge of Dartmoor!
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
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Nige Flickr
WendyBartter said:If they keep growing in numbers then will be looking for good homes for them
proof of a healthy pond; hope you've named them all ready for adoption Wendy lol
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Regards, Hazel
Woo-hoo ... don't look Nige ... new spawn overnight
How neat & tidy it all looks ... not like this well developed 14 day old mass which I couldn't even get a decent pic of