As I looked out of the living room window, I saw that the water surface in my front garden pond was disturbed. I couldn't see what was causing the disturbance as I was looking through a large clump of Red Valerian flowers. After moving, I was shocked to see there was a Snake in the water, as I had assumed it was probably one of local Robins or House Sparrows. Before I saw it properly, I decided it was a Grass Snake, as they are the regular UK Snake that hunts in ponds and lakes. My identification was confirmed when I stepped outside.
Eventually, Sid realised I was there and diving into the rockery edging to the pond. It seemed to know that there was space behind the rockery stones for it to comfortably fit in and it makes me wonder how long it has been around.
I knew there were a couple of Smooth Newts in this pond when I looked a week earlier. I had seen one while Sid was in the pond, but I was worried that Sid might have already caught the other individual. With Sid out of the way, I quickly caught both Smooth Newts and I couldn't find any more individuals. Sid might not be impressed with me moving the Smooth Newts to my larger back garden pond. This already has a population of Smooth Newts and therefore I knew the pond would be suitable to rehome them. I'm sure they will be safe there, as Sid would have a long trip over pavements to stumble on my back garden.
