|
|
Quick answer
They
will make use of most still, freshwater from tiny garden water
features to reservoirs.
Further
information
Frogs and toads lay their eggs in freshwater. They prefer still
water and generally don't use streams and rivers as the eggs can
wash away. They may use canals or pockets at the sides of
slow-flowing streams.
Common frogs tend to use smaller, shallower ponds and lay their
spawn in the edges where they will get plenty of light and
warmth. Common toads may use larger lakes, reservoirs and
fisheries as their tadpoles are protected from predation by a
toxin in the skin. Adults lay strings of spawn wrapped around
plants slightly deeper in the water.
If a pond has been removed amphibians may lay their spawn in
puddles, water features or other unsuitable areas.
Creating a pond: Just Add
Water.
|