Not the usual sausage in mash version, but an actual toad in a hole in our garden.
I noticed it last night while watering the plants in the greenhouse; I thought it was a mouse but it then appeared from the undergrowth.
It appeared to be wary of me, but not completely overwhelmed once it could see I meant it now harm.
The good news is the toad is still there tonight so is obviously enjoying our garden and I'm happy to welcome a new animal to the garden as it will eat slugs, snails and other animals that want to eat my plants!
I think I've worked out where the toad lives so will be keeping an eye out and updating the blog with further news.
This morning, after my daughter's 5am alarm call, I was able to watch some of the birds in and around our house and noticed another new bird.
A female blackcap was among a family of chiffchaffs, my returning great tits and a sole robin chick.
It was great to see and hear all the birds going about their daily routines and the families feeding together. The whole scene reminded me of my own family growing together and the early alarm call was soon forgotten.
Maybe I'll get up at 5am most days (during the summer) to see what else is happening in and around where we live.
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