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 27/04/2008, 12:15
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Belle
Joined on 05/03/2008
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we need some advice please, we have a very large pond in our garden, it's roughly 20 metres from the house, and is chocker with frogs, the noise is horrendous, we had some friends over last night and because the noise from the frogs was so bad, they went home, we could'nt hear each-other speak, if nothing can be done, does anyone know how long the noise will go on for, randy frogs, I don't do. Thanks alot.
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27/04/2008, 12:44
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chris pp
 
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The simple answer is all summer.
I assume that this is your first year of living both here and in the countryside, it's what it's all about, the natural world and I would suggest that it's here to be enjoyed and protected, but then I would say that wouldn't I?
They are of course protected in law for what that's worth and as I assume you probably don't know one frog from another it may be that you have something special, almost every pond has. It's also worth noting that frogs provide a food source for all manner of other creatures, Long eared owls, Grass snakes and Herons spring to mind as obvious examples.
I'm always happy to provide information, please do have a look at our website, link below.
Chris Luck
http://www.planetepassion.com
Association Planete Passion - French Wildlife in the English Language
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27/04/2008, 13:34
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cassis
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If the noise is too bad, can you go round the other side of the house?
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27/04/2008, 13:49
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Belle
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no the other side of the house isnt an option, we would be sitting in the drive way, our terrace is at the back and so is the kitchen, also our conservatory, I would love to fill the pond in, but it's enormous and would cost a fortune.
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27/04/2008, 14:10
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nectarine
Joined on 02/08/2007
London & Lot-et-Garonne
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Having lived near a large pond I know that the noise can be very loud; but the frogs will stop if there is a predator or animal about (our neighbours had a cat who would patrol around the pond and the frogs would shut up instantly!). Perhaps getting a cat might solve the problem - okay, they'd probably catch a frog or two (but not all of them) but at least you might get some temporary respite from the noise. Then, take the cats in during the night and the frogs have freedom to croak away while you're asleep.
If you look like your passport picture, then you probably need the holiday.
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27/04/2008, 17:44
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Gengulphus
Joined on 30/01/2008
Saône et Loire
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Have you considered a culinary solution?
It's good, provided it lasts…
Letizia Bonaparte
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27/04/2008, 17:55
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chris pp
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""Have you considered a culinary solution?""
As I stated in my post above, they are protected species. Even though I fully understand that people do break the law, advising them to do so doesn't seem to be a very responsible idea.
Chris
http://www.planetepassion.com
Association Planete Passion - French Wildlife in the English Language
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27/04/2008, 20:31
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Belle
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gengulphus, I would consider anything and everything at the moment, the noise is surely more than I am expected to live with, until you HAVE lived with it you can't know what it's like.
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