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Quick answer
Most amphibians lie dormant over the winter, though they may
take advantage of milder patches of weather to come out and
forage.
Further
information
Frogs and toads normally overwinter in places like compost
heaps, amongst dead wood or under decking/your shed/other
objects. Some amphibians, usually frogs and sometimes newts, will choose to overwinter
at the bottom of the pond; they bury themselves down in the silt
at the bottom and take in oxygen through their skin.
Amphibians may choose to come out and forage during milder
periods of weather so don't worry if you see them around quite
late in the year or if you accidentally disturb them.
What to do if your pond freezes
over.
Disturbed a hibernating frog/toad.
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