Garden Amphibian Survey ID Guide |
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This survey aims to gather information on the national distribution of amphibians in gardens. If you have amphibians in your garden, please let us know by completing the online survey form. If you are not too confident telling the difference between frogs and toads or newts, you can get help with identification by using the links on this page. |
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Common frog The most familiar garden amphibian. Lays easily recognisable, jelly-like clumps of spawn in ponds in early spring. | ||
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Common toad Another familiar garden in inhabitant. Most likely to breed in large garden ponds, but you may encounter individual toads in your garden. | ||
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Smooth newt Breeds very successfully in garden ponds, but is less conspicuous than frogs or toads. | ||
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Palmate newt Easily confused with smooth newt. Less is known about the occurrence of this species in garden ponds. | ||
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Great crested newt A strictly protected species. Larger than the other two species. Only occasionally found in garden ponds. | ||
The Garden Amphibian Survey is part of a larger scheme for recording and monitoring amphibians and reptiles - the National Amphibian and Reptile Recording Scheme (NARRS). |
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