Newts

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  1. John Jameson

    John Jameson Gardener

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    Hi All
    The pond in our new garden is in need of a clean out, i have netted quite a bit of Algae. On almost every net full theres been Newts in the net. I have stopped now, as i dont want to do any damage.Now the water is clearer i can actually see a large number swimming about.On every visit to the Pond you can always see a Newt within a fe moments.
     
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    • kindredspirit

      kindredspirit Gardening around a big Puddle. :)

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      Most of the newts will leave the pond to live on land in June except the ones under a year old.

      So July or August would be a good time to clean it out. You'll still be catching young newts though.
       
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      • John Jameson

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        Kindred Spirit, thanks for the info, i dont have a issue with catching the Newts, its more a case of i dont want to upset anything.
         
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        • KingEdward

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          How urgent is the clearout? Late summer / early autumn is generally a better time, i.e. after the main breeding season for most species but before it starts getting cold.
           
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          • John Jameson

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            Its not urgent, it just could look better, ill just keep taking the Algae of the top and from round the Pump.
             
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