Newts!
We thought we had two newts, then 4 and now we have seen 7 newts in our pond today - all adults. We were given some tadpoles, we had plenty of water boat men and a couple of pond skaters as well as dragonfly lava and almost all of these have disappeared. The newts are lovely but will they eat all these creatures? We haven't had any mosquitoes this year which is a bonus - are the newts responsible for their demise too?
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At this time of year with a load suddenly congregating I think it’s likely you’ll have many more very soon!
They obviously didn't know they were endangered or they'd have taken more care of themselves.
A few years ago my neighbour gave me 5 newts he had uncovered when taking up an old patio as part of his work. I put them on the pebbled area at the edge of my pond to give them the option of where to go. Several years passed and not a sign of them so I thought I had lost them but last year I saw a large adult one so hopefully they have grown and multiplied in secret.
I can waste so much time just sitting and watching the ponds inhabitants and visitors.