There have been dozens of young frogs and toads all over the grassy paths of the watermeadow. The pond has been so overgrown that we missed the tadpoles. I think we have seen both frogs and toads, but they have been so little and quick that we haven’t managed to get a good photo. In the end, Mr C caught this little toad, and then placed it back in the grass where I had my camera ready-focused for a photoshoot! We know this one is a toad as it was dry-skinned, and you can see the warts!
There are only two types of toad to choose from. The Natterjack Toad, although it likes the coast, has a definite yellow line down its back and is greener in colour. So, this is a Common Toad, clearly browner in colour and no stripe.
We had a toad in our greenhouse for a long while. We called him Terence, and he kept the greenhouse free of slugs and snails. Maybe one of his offspring will make it up the garden and become a new tenant.