Common Frog
Rana temporaria
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. Spawn February to April.
Best time of day
Dusk. Or after rain.
Lake District
Ponds. Tarns. Wet ground. Spawn in spring. February to April. Common. That clump of spawn. Don't move spawn. Disease.
UK population
Widespread. Common.
Overview
Common frogs spawn in spring. That clump. February to April. Ponds. Tarns. Throughout the Lakes. Common. Don't move spawn. Disease. Ranavirus. Chytrid.
At a Glance
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Ranidae |
| Habitat | Ponds · Tarns · Wet ground |
| Diet | Insects, slugs, worms. |
| UK population | Widespread. Common. |
| Lake District | Ponds. Tarns. Wet ground. Spawn in spring. February to April. Common. That clump of spawn. Don't move spawn. Disease. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Ponds, tarns, wet ground. Throughout the Lakes. That spawn in spring. Clumps. Common.
Identification
Smooth. Brown. Dark patch behind eye. Spawn in clumps. Toad has string spawn.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Spring. Ponds. That spawn. Clumps. Don't move it. Disease.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.