We went to see some Ospreys today. It was quite exciting because there were 3 chicks in the nest and we watched an adult fly to the nest with a rather large fish. There was a hide and someone from 'Natural Resources Wales' with a telescope so we were able to see them clearly. Unfortunately they were too far away for me to get any decent photos which was a bit disappointing. Anyhow, here's a toad. Chris found it when he was gardening this afternoon. You can tell a toad from a frog because a toad is very knobbly and warty and the skin feels very dry. The warts secrete toxin when the toad is harassed. This is the first toad I've captured for when I eventually do my 'Birds and other Wildlife at Kilsby' book.
Keep a copy of the book for me! Amazing toad. We had a greenish one in the garden once. ( in the uk) and we've had a frog here that lived next to a drip from the watering system.
Well Done Sue, how lovely to have seen the osprey, even if not to photograph them. The book sounds a great project to keep your spare moments filled. Do put a section in the back on birds etc you have seen on your holiday travels (grouse, curlew etc!)
