Just over a week ago I found 5 frogs dead in my garden, 2 during the week and then on a Saturday morning 3 were found on a lawn in separate areas. They had had their head and legs bitten off in all but one frog. My thoughts were that maybe the foxes that visit almost nightly were the predators or maybe Hedgehogs, Crows or Magpies that is until I set the camera trap in the garden.
I had a surprise to see a Tawny Owl had paid a visit. So the Owl is the prime suspect!
One of two foxes that have been visiting most nights.
The perched Tawny Owl was a nice surprise and quite unexpected. I have brightened the image as on the original unedited image just two eyes were visible!
I have since found out that my neighbour had also found a single frog in the same state as those in my garden. I wonder if the Owl will be back for more?
This is very interesting Pam, it's nice to have a Tawny Owl in your garden but not if it's eating all your frogs!! Still that's nature isn't it! Great pic of the Owl, looking forward to seeing more of your suspect!!
ReplyDeleteMy suspect has not returned or maybe it has and avoided the camera. lol
ReplyDeleteA good clump of frogspawn is in the pond so all is not lost!