Love is in the air

Spring arrived last week, and then duly stormed off again. I was in Kelk for four days and will post a summary soon as I'm not so busy. In the meantime here are some pictures of horny amphibians, a hare, and some wood/heath to be getting on with.

Two amorous toads, for those who like the larger lady. And why not. This embracing couple were by Kelk Beck. Lord knows how far she'd had to carry the randy little sod!



If warty toads aren't your thing then how about some smooth frog love action? This motley crew were in my Dad's tiny garden pond (approx 6x6 ft). They've been coming back every year for the best part of two decades now.



And this is what happens when frogs don't practice safe sex. Thousands and thousands of not-yet-frog blobs. These were in a pond at Lowthorpe.



Right then, enough sexytime. Here's a lone Mad March Hare.



Ok, here's some curious former woodland near Gransmoor. It has the appearance of lowland heathland. It's at the edge of my area and I haven't been paying it much attention but it looks like just the spot for something unusual - maybe a passing Woodlark or Tree Pipit?