Help save Norfolk's toads and frogs
Tara GreavesA Norfolk group is aiming to create the first atlas of the county's amphibian and reptile populations but needs the help of eagle-eyed residents to make it happen.Tara Greaves
A Norfolk group is aiming to create the first atlas of the county's amphibian and reptile populations but needs the help of eagle-eyed residents to make it happen.
With ponds teeming with life at this time of year the Norfolk Amphibian and Reptile Group (Narg) is asking people to survey their back gardens for frogs, toads and newts.
Steve Prowse , chairman of the group, said: 'It's a good way for people to contribute records and help with conservation. The Bird Atlas has proved very useful in charting the decline of some species but also the rise in others. We hope the Norfolk Atlas of Amphibians and Reptiles will do the same.'
The group has been running for five years and has about 20 members whose work includes providing survey and identification training of Norfolk's amphibians and reptiles, organising a programme of field trips held during the spring and summer months and practical conservation management.
You may also want to watch:
It also has a population of Europe's loudest toad, the natterjack, which is rare in other parts of the country.
The group would like all records from the last five years from any location with the species, number, date (approximate if not certain) and location. A grid reference would be helpful but not a necessity.
Most Read
- 1 Man detained under mental health act after Norwich disturbance
- 2 Queues and tunes as life returns to city on Saturday after shops reopen
- 3 Two Norwich fish and chip shops named among top 50 in the country
- 4 NORWICH CITY ARE PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE
- 5 Jubilant scenes as pub punters enjoy first city Friday night back
- 6 Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Thorpe
- 7 Kill the Bill protestors take to Norwich streets
- 8 City beer gardens heaving as lockdown eases and Norwich City promoted
- 9 Probe into woman's death continues following suspected arson
- 10 Police quiz man over murder and three attempted murders
Records should be sent to: Phil Parker, Narg, White Row Cottage, Leziate Drove, Pott Row,
King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1DB or email philipparkerassociates@btconnect.com.