I have a frog!

[Moonhead]

I am so excited about this, being the huge animal fan I am. I was hanging the washing out on Sunday, after a week away, and heard a plop from my "water feature" . To my surprise and delight a frog has taken up residence :) and what I want to know is, is it ok to leave it there? We found a frog in the garden last spring while digging the border, and as there isnt any water in the neighbouring gardens, we caught it and took it to a nearby pond. This year we set up a "water garden". It's a water butt type thing surrounded by pebbles, with some plants, rocks and a solar powered pump in it. We wanted it initially just for the sound of tinkling water, and never thought it would actually attract wildlife, it being so small. We put a goldfish in it a few months ago, as the garden centre this was the most natural way to keep the amount of larvae and things from building up, and to stop the water going stagnant. So, will froggy be ok in there on his/her own, or should we move it? I dont know how it got in in the firstplace, as the sides are steep and about a foot high, so I'm worried it might have jumped in and now cant get out? Sorry, waffley question again!

[Robinia]

I've had lots of frogs & a couple of toads in my garden for several years despite having no water feature or pond at all,& yes it's great to have them. Some of them seem quite happy near to the house hiding under plants & behind pots. Others are in my 'wild' area at the far end & I've tucked some plastic biscuit boxes with water in where they sit on warm days with their little heads peeking out. Anywhere that frogs can get into water, they must also be able to climb out so I make sure there's a big stone or brick to get on to. Your frog was probably looking for a cool dip so please make sure he can get out again. They only need a biggish pond for breeding so you may find lots more in your garden soon. As they're all different you'll recognise them & if you're as daft as me give them names.(royal ones - just in case!)

[Cetti]

We have some very handsome toads and frogs that have lived happily in our garden for about 15 years or more. I assume they must go somewhere to breed, but like noddy we are waterless so where they go is a bit of a mystery. They hide from predators under the Buddleia, in the heathers and in a wall recess. I also find myself apologizing to them if I happen to disturb them whilst gardening!!