MR TEA POT 1,287 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Also in wildlife section. I've had newts in a small pond in my garden for as long as I can remember,they hibernate behind my shed in the pile of hedge cuttings that built up over years. The problem is I now need to knock the shed down and clear all the cuttings out. If I disturb the newts will they be ok if I move them out the way to a safer place or will they die if disturbed in hibernation? They are palmate newts not great crested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginger beard 4,652 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Might be a common lizard ah katchum. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,453 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 I wish I knew more, but what I do know is there are numerous ponds/lakes/etc on land I shoot and I have bumped into Hi Viz wearing and clipboard carrying Officials checking for Newts on several occasions. Building works anywhere near Newts have to be screened with Newt Barriers round here. Is this all of them or just the Gt Crested, perhaps someone will be along soon to enlighten us more! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR TEA POT 1,287 Posted October 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 24 minutes ago, ginger beard said: Might be a common lizard ah katchum. Definitely newts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,135 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 It's the great crested newts that u aren't allowed to disturb or alter/destroy their habitat with maximum sentence being thousands in fines or even jail, what is that about? Jail over a newt?! Any how. The best option, for the newt, is leave the works until spring when they will return to the pond to breed. If you need to do the works now just be careful you don't squash any. They will be fine and will relocate themselves for the winter. If any are in your way just pick them up and move them to a quiet spot. Best to be doing it sooner rather than later though before winter sets in. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,621 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 i may be wrong but i think the common newt is protected under the wildlife act aswell , but not sure about moving them , think i might just keep quiet about it ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,100 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 It's still mild. I would say it's ok to move Newts as long as you're not expecting frosts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,258 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Sorry to be a nause but why not just do the shed in the summer when they are not hibernating, same as I don't cut hedges in sping because I don't want to disturb birds nests , simples really 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,100 Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 On 03/10/2018 at 13:03, Greyman said: Sorry to be a nause but why not just do the shed in the summer when they are not hibernating, same as I don't cut hedges in sping because I don't want to disturb birds nests , simples really They're not hibernating yet here. I see two last night in front of one of our out buildings. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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dytkos 17,536 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 I used to have a pet newt called Tiny. When asked why I called it Tiny I used to reply "because it's my newt" Cheers, D. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 12,679 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Oh i get it now mi newt lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 All newts are protected mate . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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