Conservation talk leads to frog find in Scottburgh
Due to the decline of coastal KZN wetland habitats, the endangered Pickersgill’s reed frog is increasingly threatened.
A tiny frog with a big conservation story stole the spotlight at a recent Scottburgh frogging event.
Renowned amphibian conservationist Dr Jeanne Tarrant (South Africa’s ‘Frog Lady’) of Anura Africa NPC recently gave an informative talk before guests headed into the Renishaw Hills’ wetlands for a hands-on frogging experience.
The evening’s highlight was a sighting of the endangered Pickersgill’s reed frog, which is increasingly threatened by the decline of coastal KZN wetland habitats. Guests also spotted a brown water snake, painted reed frogs, Tinker reed frogs and other fascinating wetland wildlife.
Dr Tarrant said it was wonderful to combine an outreach event with Citizen Science and the sighting of the Pickersgill’s reed frog at the Renishaw Hills wetland.
“This record will be important for bringing attention back to these wetlands and the special species that the KZN coast is home to.”
The event formed part of Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre’s reintroduced Conservation Talks and Walks.
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