Amphibian detective Credits: common toad © Dawn Monrose; great-crested newt © Norteastwildlife; marsh frog © Mark Robinson; natterjack toad, palmate newt , smooth newt © Philip Precey; common frog © Neil Aldridge Smooth newt Common toad Great-crested newt Marsh Frog Natterjack toad Palmate newt Common frog Keep an eye out for frogspawn and toadspawn in ponds and lakes. Frogspawn is in big clumps and sits near the surface. Toadspawn is in long chains that weave in and out of underwater plants.