Toads are on the move!

Amphibians across Surrey have started their spring migration from their terrestrial hibernation sites, back to their breeding ponds. The move was triggered by an increase in night-time temperatures, and a little rain.

SARG coordinates the thirty four registered toad-crossing sites within the county.

Find out more by clicking this link: Toads

Not all toads are content to walk their migration path...

Update from Ralph (26 Feb 2008):
I was out on Sunday evening at Speynes Mere. We collected 70+ toads, 22 frogs and 12 newts. More will follow at this very active crossing [last year 500+].

SARG Honour

Dr. Julia Trea Margaret Wycherley was invested as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 New Year's honours list, for services to Amphibian and Reptile Conservation.

Congratulations Julia !

Julia has now handed over the SARG chair to Gareth Matthes, and has accepted the SARG post of Honourary president.