First tadpole of spring

15th April 2011 | Daily Life, Musings | 2 comments

tadpole on lily leafI can’t help feeling rather proud of this photo, taken yesterday, of the first tadpole I’ve seen this spring. He/she/it was resting on a lily leaf under the surface of the water. There was an item on the radio this morning about the big increase in the number of people in the UK who live by themselves. This tadpole seems to be of their community.

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  1. Froggy

    Is it me?

    Reply
    • Susan Tomes

      No, Froggy, not unless you’re experiencing a second childhood…

      Reply

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