Toads & Grassies

1st of season!
SARG member Simon Elson reported sighting of grass snake in tussucky grass adjacent to Spynes Mere nature reserve on 15th March.

Simon also wardens the Bletchingley Road toad crossing where toads have been intermittantly migrating towards Spynes Mere since February 22nd! Last year [2006] over 1600 toads were rescued and so far this year 919 toads have been helped. Over 20 volunteers have participated during this prolonged period.

Toad migrations appear to be very variable and intermittant across the County this year. Let us have your update!

That's at least one sighting of all reptile species native to Surrey this year already. Overall slightly earlier than last year. Its certainly worth a wander around your local piece of countryside !