The natterjack toad is a rare and protected species in England, found only at a few sites in the south, so it was a real treat to hear them calling on a trip to a sandy heathland, last night. The toads rest in burrows in the day, then as the sun sets, move to preferred spawning ponds, where the males then call to attract the females. Their call is exceptionally loud, a fantastic rounded, chirping sound and only a few males can make a very impressive chorus.
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| natterjack toad with distinctive yellow eye |
