Smooth Newts are Ireland’s only native newt and they are found in a range of habitats throughout the country.
A Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) assessment can be undertaken any time of the year to ascertain the suitability of a habitat to support these newts. However, it is optimal to undertake it during April to May as it better reflects the habitat newts will come to at the start of the breeding season.
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Native Amphibians
No CommentsIreland has three species of native amphibian: Common Frog, Smooth Newt and Natterjack Toad. The Common Frog and Smooth Newt are found widespread throughout Ireland. However, the Natterjack Toad is restricted to only some parts of Kerry and Wexford. We are focusing on frogs and newts here as we looked at the Kingdom Toad (aka …