Spring Toads

Common toad - Bufo bufo. A male toad on station at the pond edge, looking out for females approaching the water.

Common toad - Bufo bufo. Underwater.

Common toad - Bufo bufo. Basking.

Common toad - Bufo bufo. Swimming in the sunshine.

Common toad - Bufo bufo. Dusty, dry female nearing the end of her journey to the breeding pond.

Slimy Pholiota

Monday Mushroom #104

Numerisugitake - Pholiota adiposa - sprouting on a fallen tree trunk in the woods east of Kyoto. This is a showy, colourful mushroom that can appear any time from spring through to autumn. This photo was taken in late spring.

Numerisugitake - Pholiota adiposa

Numerisugitake - Pholiota adiposa

Numerisugitake - Pholiota adiposa

Stanmere Toad Meetup

Wildlife Wednesday #50!!

It only happens once a year and all the toads are really excited to be here!