Field herping finds of 2008

[Joe1507]

Well Guys, Heres all my field Herping finds (amphibians) Of 2008.
Most of these were found un-intentionally, it seem that when I actually set out to find herps, I fail =S.

BTW, I know I shouldnt really of held them but yano I was so excited :P

Common Toad (Bufo Bufo)







Common Frog (Rana Temporaria)





Palmate or Smooth (I forget which xD) Newt





There were also tadpoles and more amphibians found, including a Pool frog (Rana lessonae) Which I was very very happy about
Heres where I found the toad:

[Joe1507]

Bump!!

[TheToad888]

Nice herps there! I never see toads though. Never. Where and how do you find them?

[Joe1507]

Toads seem to be more terrortorial I also find that they can survive in dryer places than frogs, I found this one burrowed in the middle of a tree trunk.

Just look in damp places, e.g under logs, rocks...

[TheToad888]

Originally Posted by Joe1507

Toads seem to be more terrortorial I also find that they can survive in dryer places than frogs, I found this one burrowed in the middle of a tree trunk.

Just look in damp places, e.g under logs, rocks...

Will try that later today probably...

[neep_neep]

Nice pics! I love toads, though I don't see too many about

Originally Posted by Joe1507

... including a Pool frog (Rana lessonae) Which I was very very happy about

Lol, fair enough, I can't say i'd personally be happy about seeing a non-native though! Interested yes, i've never seen one before - assuming this was sighted in Kent of course? Personally i'd contact the relevant authorities to make sure they know that they're there

[Joe1507]

This was about two years ago lol.
Considering how rare they are I was chuffed

[IanF94]

Great finds, lucky you didn't find a great crest newt and picked it up.

[Joe1507]

haha

[lil05]

when i was younger i found a toad once .. i kept it for about 2 weeks and went out cathcing crickets everyday for it .. then i felt sorry for it and let it go