The palmate newt can often be confused with the smooth newt, however, it does have some very slight differences in both behaviour and appearance. They favour shallower pools on acidic …
What’s happening in your pond? – Spring momentum
Increasing temperatures mean that spring is now close to being in full swing. The amphibians should have now allowed their metabolism to rise and made their way to your pond …
Species Showcase – The smooth newt
The smooth newt is the most likely newt you will spot visiting your garden pond. As with all British species of amphibians the smooth newt will go to ponds to …
Species showcase – The Common Frog
Leading on from our previous newsletter it only seems fair to give the amphibians such as the common frog the depth they deserve. Especially as they should be prevalent in …
What’s happening in your pond? – Spring is calling
The period where we move further from harsh, cold winter days and closer to the flourishing spring is a time of true anticipation. Now is the time amphibians’ wake from …
Species showcase – Amphibians
British amphibians cannot tolerate excessively cold weather and so seek shelter in the winter months to hibernate. This is usually around November to February when overnight temperatures drop, slowing their …
Species showcase – Great Diving Beetle
During a recent service on an ecosystem pond we encountered this little chap; the Great diving beetle. The Great diving beetle is one of our largest beetles and can be …
The good, the bad and the ugly …
Our mums always told us beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so we will let you judge which is which from our top five list of creatures that …
