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frogspawn

rana temporaria

A mass of thick, transluscent jelly with dark specks throughout
 
The specks are eggs – often 5000 are laid at once
 

Where found

Ponds, ditches and slow moving streams
 

Record seasonal events

You can help scientists monitor the effect of climate change on frogs by telling us the dates when frogspawn appears where you live.

  • Usually appears in February / March although look out for early spawn
     
  • Tadpoles begin to emerge after about one month