Marsh frogs in Staffordshire.

First, I'd like to say a big HELLO to everybody, and thanks for making this a great site. I've only just registered and this is my first post.  Here is a photograph of some Rana ridibunda that have been breeding in south Staffordshire. I don't know how long they've been here but I first discovered them about eight years ago. They are spreading and make one hell of a racket at night. People think they're some sort of duck quacking. Sorry for not revealing their exact location. Could somebody clarify to me the exact law about Aliens? I read about American Bullfrogs that are collected and "disposed" of, and on the other hand I read on this forum that you need a licence to catch Aesculapian snakes? Are some aliens protected and not others? Your advice would be greatly appreciated. O.k. - I'm having trouble uploading image.

                              

 

 

Edited by Garry

Hi Gary,
If you like you can email me the pic and i'll sort it into this thread for you
alhyde@btinternet.com
Cheers,
Al

I released six Marsh Frogs into my pond about a year ago before I knew it was illegal, Oops. I have heard them calling regularly but havent seen any spawn. What time of year do they normally breed? Is it likely they will? Mark.

Hi Alex

No spawn I'm afraid. Not that I've seen anyway. There is quite a large population of goldfish and Koi in my pond and I was told that Marsh frog spawn tends to sink anyway. I wonder, therefore, if they may have done without me knowing.