The frogs arrived at Magilligan Field Centre in February. Helen Mark reported for Your Place and Mine...
The male frogs arrive at the pond first and try to attract females by making a low, purring croak.
MAGILLIGAN FIELD CENTRE
The frogs first started to emerge in mid-February. The centre set up a camera and children can watch the frogs on the TV in the classroom.
You can learn more about the centre by listening to the link below.
RELATED INTERNET LINKSMagilligan Field Centre BBC Science and Nature - Frogs
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Ulster Wildlife Trust
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Helen Mark visited the Magilligan Centre when the frogs were in residence for Your Place and Mine. Listen to her report here.
Stanley Page went to visit the Magilligan Field Centre, formerly a police station. Liz Wallace outlined the history of the centre while Michael Cross talked about the local wildlife the centre hosts.
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