Frogs spring into action earlier than usual

It’s that time of the year — the common frog might become a more common sight on our roads, with the increased risk that many will get squashed under car and truck wheels.

The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) said damp spring evenings likely mean more migrating frogs coming to a sticky end on rural roads, but said motorists can do little about it — the council does not advise taking any evasive action.