Toad Rescue took to Twitter today to mark the start of migration season for frogs, newts and toads as volunteers once again get ready for the amphibians nightly crossings throughout B&NES rural roads, including Paulton.
Migration can run from as early as January to as late as April and will include going out in the evenings in wet conditions.
Looking out for our wildlife is essential all year round, but particularly when it comes to breeding season. Toad Rescue tweeted: 'For the next six weeks Charlcombe Lane will be closed (except for access only) as frogs, newts and toads start crossing the road. Volunteers will be out every night helping them to make the journey.'
Frog Life have an array of information on their website.
Frog Life explain the Frog Crossings, 'Toads on Roads': 'Common Toads are very particular about where they breed and often migrate back to their ancestral breeding ponds each year. They follow the same route, regardless of what gets in their way, which sometimes leads to them crossing roads. We get a toad vs. traffic scenario and the toads inevitably come off worse.
'The Toads on Roads project registers these sites as ‘migratory crossings’ and helps coordinate local Toad Patrols. Patrols can apply to their local council for road warning signs to be installed and actively help the toads across the road. The Toads on Roads project has been running for over twenty years and we know of numerous crossings nationwide.
'Although you can volunteer as much or as little as you like, patrol managers do expect commitment and enthusiasm. Toad patrolling is not a one-off event. Migration can run from as early as January to as late as April and will include going out in the evenings in wet conditions.'
Toad Rescuers took to Twitter, saying: