Country diary: Frogspawn returns to the pond I built with my father | Claire Stares

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The reappearance of frogspawn — Indicates an ecological recovery in the pond, suggesting improved water quality and habitat conditions.
Newts' dominance followed by frogs — Suggests changes in local biodiversity due to environmental factors like pollution or competition for resources. Frog resurgence likely signals a healthier ecosystem.

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Country diary: Frogspawn returns to the pond I built with my father | Claire Stares

Langstone, Hampshire: A glistening raft of jelly is a promising sign of a frog resurgence after newts dominated for a decadeI register the arrival of spring through small, dependable signs in my garden: queen buff-tailed bumblebees wobbling through purple crocuses in search of nectar; the pungent...

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