Amphibians in the MCG Reserves  (Q=Quarry Lane, O=Oakham, H=Hamilton)              
Abundancy (Ab.) Key: D - Dominant, A - Abundant, F - Frequent, O - Occasional, R - Rare // S=Spawn(eggs) seen, T=Tadpoles, L=Larva
Note: Common Frogs, Common Toads and Smooth Newts are regular inhabitants but rarely seen. Note: They spend most of the year on land.
Common name Scientific Name Habitat Ab. Comment 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Common Frog Rana temporaria pond (when breeding) F   YST YST YST YST YS
Common Toad Bufo bufo pond (when breeding) F   YST YST YST YST  
Smooth Newt Lissotriton vulgaris pond (when breeding) F   Y Y Y Y  
Palmate Newt Lissotriton helveticus   x            
Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus   x