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Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Saving A Toad

 

Toad In Scotland

Toad In Scotland

Toad In Scotland

During spawning season, a few weeks ago, I was up at the pond most days. I went for a walk behind the pond and found this little fellow on the path in the sun. So I decided to take him over to the pond. He enjoyed the walk on my hand and I put him into the water. He was happy to be there. 

46 comments:

  1. That's very kind of you. And he is a cutie.

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  2. ...my mother always told me that I would get warts if I handled toads.

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    1. Haha yes that is a tale told over here too!

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  3. Farmers and gardeners love those creatures, as they eat insects slugs and snails that can damage plants.
    I gave a toad to a friend who had planted lettuce. He was very happy, because the toad ate the slugs that damaged the lettuce leaves.
    Toads are useful!

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    1. They are very good for the garden. Hedgehogs also feast on slugs and snails and are good for the garden :-D That was good, I like lettuces, tasty! Thanks Giorgio :-D

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  4. Bello questo rospo è molto utile all'orto.

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  5. How nice that you gave the toad a lift.

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  6. Lo llevaste de nuevo a su hábitat.
    Un abrazo.

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  7. What a lovely and gentle story—thank you for sharing it. There's something so touching about taking a moment to help one of nature's creatures find its way.

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    1. It made my day to help him. I agree, it is touching. Thanks Melody :-D

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  8. If it’s still breeding season, not doubt the toad was happy to be in the water, otherwise roads are dry land species, only entering water to breed.

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    1. It was definitely spawning season, they were everywhere at the pond. Great thing to witness and get photos of :-D

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  9. She is just lovely. The skin is filled with potential treatments for neurodegeneration.

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    1. You need to tell me more about that. Yes a lovely creature :-D

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  10. Aww, I don't pick up toads myself.

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    1. I do but always sanitise my hands afterwards and wash then when I get home :-D

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  11. That was super sweet of you to give him a lift.

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    1. It got a lot out of it too! Thanks Terry :-D

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    1. He posed for the photos! Thanks Kirk :-D

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  13. Pobre sapo . Lindas imagenes. Te mando un beso.

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    1. He was happy after I helped him. Thanks :-D

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  14. Ananka, you are my favorite animal savior!

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  15. The woman carries the toad to the pond-- and both are happy to be there.

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  16. Lo has rescatado y lo has dejado en el mejor de los sitios.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. And will be forever remembered in this post too! Thanks :-D

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  17. Aw, he's a pretty toad. I think the color of their eyes and texture of their skin is so interesting. We used to have so many in our backyards when I was a child, but now, everyone uses so many pesticides to keep their lawns green, I rarely see them anymore.

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    1. Same here they used to be all over the place in the 80s and early 90s. I am so against the use of chemicals. Nature provides us with what we need. Even in my house I don't use any chemical cleaners and such. Thanks he is gorgeous :-D

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  18. Beautiful shots
    Ananka to the rescue, again :)

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  19. I heard the frogs today when I was to a mine and photographed
    they sound very much right now

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  20. A beautiful gesture 👏 ❤️ of kindness.

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  21. ... and I'm sure he was happy to be back in the water.

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

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