A newt in the utility room

Last night I went into our utility room and nearly trod on a small creature. Looking closely at it, it appears to be (to my novice eyes), a smooth newt – possibly a juvenile. How it got into the utility room I have no idea. Here are some photos I managed to take – these are handheld grab shots taken with my compact camera in poor lighting…

First shot of the newt in the utility room
Second view of the newt in the utility room
The newt on a path at the edge of the garden after being carefully moved. Taken by torchlight.
A second torchlight image of the newt

The final torchlight image

Although these are grab shots of indifferent quality, they do show a little of the wildlife that is about a domestic environment.

Author: Paul L.G. Morris

I am an amateur photographer whose photography is mostly of gardens, nature and the rural environment. My specialities are close-ups, panoramic views, or a combination of both that I call 'Nearscapes'. I work mostly for my own interest having closed my business PM Studios Ltd.