Saw our first migrating toad of the season last night. Toads are fantastic for our gardens but are endangered. This won’t be helped by busy roads because… #ToadMigration

A close-up of a common toad partially submerged in water, with its head breaking the surface. Gentle ripples frame its face, creating a natural distortion around its piercing eyes and textured, earthy-toned skin. The soft, muted background emphasizes the toad's presence in its aquatic habitat.

Close-up of a toad's head, showing its orange-ringed eye and bumpy skin.

A common toad peeks out from the water, its golden eyes reflecting the light. Blades of grass frame the scene, adding depth to the natural setting. Gentle ripples surround the toad, emphasizing its presence in the calm pond environment.

A pair of common toads in amplexus, floating in a calm body of water. The male clings to the larger female, his golden eyes alert, while her gaze is steady beneath the surface. The water's muted green tones contrast with their textured, earthy skin.

When visiting one of the small lakes nearby, I was delighted to see that the toads came to spawn. I thought the migration was already over.

#photography #nature #naturephotography #toadmigration #toadspawn #closeup #amphibian #lake #omsystem #om3 #mft #microfourthirds #olympus1240pro #olympus1240mm

sallymiranda on X: "@HistEnvScot have stopped cars going round the ascending portion of Queens Drive and hope that cyclists will dismount and walk for the length of Dunsapie Loch. They do this each year for #ToadMigration when toads wake from hibernation and make their way to the water. https://t.co/jE7y8zgOCt" / X @HistEnvScot have stopped cars going round the ascending portion of Queens Drive and hope that cyclists will dismount and walk for the length of Dunsapie Loch. They do this each year for #ToadMigration when toads wake from hibernation and make their way to the water. https://t.co/jE7y8zgOCt

Five years ago, wewalked around Arthur's Seat every morning stopping to assist the toads on their #ToadMigration The early days of lockdown had everyone running or cycling around the hill to save their sanity, but for me the toads were more important 🐸 x.com/sallymiranda...

Dem hübschen Kerl hier, habe ich heute Nacht über die Straße geholfen
#kröte #erdkröte #toad #commontoad #bufobufo #hilfe #helfen #krötenwanderung #toadmigration #kröteaufderstraße #toadonroad #tier #tiere #animal #animals #pet #pets #haustiere #haustier #lucia #tierliebhaberin #dragonmeeri #foryou

Two people with bobble hats and hi Viz jackets lean over a bucket in the process of picking a toad up and off the road.

#Toadmigration on #micklethwaite lane in #bradford has been GO this weekend. 49 moved to safety yesterday. 17 tonight. But 24 squashed by cars B4 we could get to them😔. Thru March/April, if it's been a warm damp day, please drive slow on the country lanes around the district.Toads ❤️ careful drivers.

Toadwatch - Here's to the 2025 Toad Migration - On Patrol in 2024 with the Common Toad, Bufo bufo. Saving toads that cross roads

A Toad post I created for Toadwatch 🐸 toadwatch.org/blog/toad-mi...
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