The Frogs are spawning

By Words | Published March 26, 2010

The pond last night…

The pond this morning…

The pond tonight…

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Camera note: the underwater frogs were photographed with the Canon 40D and EF 24-105 F4L IS USM lens. I used the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG macro lens for the spawn.

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16 Comments

  1. gdare March 26, 2010 at 5:03 am #

    You will have a big choir in your pond soon 😀

  2. cakkleberrylane March 26, 2010 at 1:03 pm #

    You photos are such a wonderful combination of science and art!

  3. SittingFox March 26, 2010 at 6:03 pm #

    I'm really starting to think that Surrey is in its own microclimate! :right: I know I've been away, but I'm yet to see one amphibian up here at all, let alone spawning!

  4. Words March 26, 2010 at 10:03 pm #

    Adele, I find that bizarre. We definitely have a micro climate where we are (generally consisting of mist or wind). Our pond somehow thrives on neglect.

  5. Words March 26, 2010 at 10:03 pm #

    Lois, thanks. The spawn fascinates me and it's nicely positioned so I should be able to watch the tadpoles develop. 🙂

  6. Words March 26, 2010 at 10:03 pm #

    Darko, I've not seen as many as last year yet, but they can still be very noisy!

  7. anonymous March 26, 2010 at 10:03 pm #

    Daveabirding writes:

    What a cool macroview! Nice find.

  8. Words March 26, 2010 at 10:03 pm #

    Erwin, yes I guess spring really is here. We just need some good weather to go with it.

  9. Words March 26, 2010 at 11:03 pm #

    Thanks Dave!

  10. Cynthia23 March 27, 2010 at 4:03 am #

    WOW! Words! :up:

  11. Words March 27, 2010 at 10:03 am #

    Cynthia, thanks! It's always fun taking these shots.

  12. Ukwildlife March 27, 2010 at 5:03 pm #

    Great photos words. Ive just got back from the place I photographed the frogs last year and they have been and gone in the 10 days between me visiting!

  13. Words March 27, 2010 at 7:03 pm #

    Neil, been and gone??? Surely not. Any spawn present?

  14. Flying Red Fox Blog March 29, 2010 at 5:03 am #

    Wow the closeup shots of the Spawn look like beautiful jewellery! :yes:

  15. Words March 29, 2010 at 7:03 am #

    Mark, it does looks pretty close up like that. I'm not sure I'd want to wear it though as it's very sticky!

  16. Wulpen October 19, 2012 at 8:10 pm #

    Well to see your Pict I lust say Spring Is In the land