One of my favourite things to do - a night safari and this time in search of natterjack toads. In the company of experts we found a male and a female.
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Grass snake - Dorset heathland - Natrix natrix The largest of the UK snakes although this was a young one.
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Spoonbills returning to Abberton area and busy nest building. These have now established their presence alongside the egrets and herons.
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Common lizard family making use of rare sunshine while nightingales sang all around - Abberton reservoir - 18.04.2024
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Obviously has babies somewhere - she even took food from my hand tonight - take care she seems to think my fingers are part of the deal.
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