The cold weather has thawed now is the time to look out for the migration of toads across roads heading towards their breeding pond. Often toads seem to bunch up and go all at once after cold winter weather. It appears that warm mild winter weather leads to a more drawn out migration. Many of the registered toads on roads sites are supervised and coordinated by Local Amphibian & Reptile Groups.
'Toads on Roads' was established in 1984 by Flora and Fauna International. Local Amphibian & Reptile Groups quickly started managing their crossing sites. The longest running example may well be the excellent work undertaken by Surrey ARG.
It is believed that toads may already have started crossing roads in the South West and requests for volunteers have gone out over twitter, facebook and the online news media.
Bristol Zoo & Avon AARG - Toad Patrol
Coltswold Water Park - Toad Patrol
The ARG UK panel hopes that all the thousands of volunteers have a safe toad crossing or patrolling season. If you would like to join a local ARG and help patrolling a toad crossing in your area then please check our local groups page or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we can put you in touch with other local volunteers.
