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This morning a blackbird took a newt from our pond, which he dropped when we frightened him off.

Was this a one-off? Or are blackbirds regular predators of newts. Do we need to net the pond?
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This morning a blackbird took a newt from our pond, which he dropped when we frightened him off.

Was this a one-off? Or are blackbirds regular predators of newts. Do we need to net the pond?
OK, I've found the answer. Yes, blackbirds are a known predator of newts, including adults.
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