Hibernaculum

Hibernaculum at the back of the nettle patch

A new shelter on the South side for our newts, frogs and toads to help them get through the winter. We’ve used alder and willow from the recent tidy up and made a shallow, log-filled pit topped with larger logs.

The leaves piled on top are to help keep the heavy rain out. No doubt various beetles and wood lice will take up residence too, and perhaps some other invertebrates.

Froglife have a page showing how to make one in your garden.