With apologies for the video quality, Smooth Newt aquatic larvae activity in our garden wildlife pond (Speed: 0.50x)

Dewsbury Newt Trap deployed overnight and Smooth Newt aquatic larvae confirmed this morning.

Possible Smooth Newt larvae in our garden wildlife pond

Frog (at half speed) and Smooth Newt(s?) activity in our garden wildlife pond overnight

Smooth Newt(s?) in our garden wildlife pond overnight. Will have to try the Dewsbury Newt Trap again.

Newt activity in our garden wildlife pond overnight

Water not clear but still able to see Smooth Newt in the pond last evening

Magpie at the garden pond this afternoon.

With assistance from Manx Wildlife Trust Marine & Freshwater Officer, Lara Howe, and the loan of their Dewsbury Newt Trap a survey of our garden wildlife pond revealed Smooth Newts.

We have tadpoles! Loads of ’em!! These are just a few!!!

And a bit of (shaky) video…