Henry Stanier was on the hunt for newts. As the Great Fen Monitoring and ... “The survey method involves sinking the traps in a pond the day before and then collecting them the following morning ...

If you want to start monitoring the wildlife in your pond, we have gathered a variety of surveys from UK wildlife organisations that are ... the national frog & toad survey and national newt survey.

Its other common ... newts spend a significant portion of their lives in hibernation, usually from around October to March of each year. On a rainy night in March, they awaken and trek back to the ...

There are seven types of amphibian found here in the UK. Amongst these is the common toad ... In the summer, you might find smooth newts. They have big strong tails to help them swim.

The great crested newt is found throughout Europe and is a protected species in the United Kingdom. It is claimed a pond in a neighbouring garden had "one of the largest populations of [great ...

A more detailed survey of the number of newts in the pond at Cavers Castle is being carried out Plans to restore a roofless, crumbling castle in the Scottish Borders have been held up by great ...

The male victims were walking their dogs by Newt Pond, near School Road, and were then reportedly approached by two boys, Suffolk police said. In the second incident, one of the victims was ...

Wildlife pond recently improved and now home to a large colony of newts; climbs on the BMC owned section of the ... so it was probably just assessing the location. Slow-worms and common lizards could ...

A temporary pond might fill and empty over time. In the UK, some glacial ponds ... from its breeding pond. The common toad might travel further, roaming up to five kilometres. Other amphibians, such ...