How to make your own frog hibernaculum
Autumn is the best time to create a cosy winter hideaway for local frogs.
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Published: September 21, 2015 at 6:02 am
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All illustrations by Alan Batley
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Take an old growing bag and dig a shallow trench of the same size in a sheltered spot.
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Lay the bag in the trench (this conserves moisture) and firm down any compost inside.
3
Cover the bag completely with grass and shrub clippings, and pack it all down.
4
Pile leaves and some twigs over the top, then leave the hibernaculum alone until spring.
Authors
Jo PriceDeputy editor, BBC Wildlife Magazine
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