Gazing out from the kitchen window late this morning, I was excited to see a heavy swirl at the surface of the pond. Stealthily, Suesie and I made our way to the edge, and at first was rewarded only with a tantalizing mass of bubbles. But then, suddenly we caught a glimpse of a pair of frogs near the edge, clasped together in their mating embrace. What a thrill, and another sure sign spring is definately on it's way!
Many frogs will hibonate successfully at the bottom of ponds, so long as there's sufficient depth, whilst others will use compost heaps or other warm places. Many will return annually to the place they were born to mate, and there the male frogs will croak to attract the larger females. The males will then clasp their mates around the waist, using their specially flattened forefingers to maintain their grip. This amorous embrace called amplexus, can continue for several days before the laying of spawn occurs.
Many frogs will hibonate successfully at the bottom of ponds, so long as there's sufficient depth, whilst others will use compost heaps or other warm places. Many will return annually to the place they were born to mate, and there the male frogs will croak to attract the larger females. The males will then clasp their mates around the waist, using their specially flattened forefingers to maintain their grip. This amorous embrace called amplexus, can continue for several days before the laying of spawn occurs.