Common Toads on Springwatch (2022)

We learn about the hazardous annual migration that common toads (Bufo bufo) undertake, as they try to reach their breeding pond, and the people that volunteer their time to help ensure that toads make it across roads safely. Then, Chris and Michaela explore the curious behaviour of toads climbing trees, and why they might do so.

[martinlandy]

OMG ALL you volunteers are amazing, A MASSIVE THANK YOU FROM A FROG AND TOAD LOVER 🐸

[SisterDogmata]

Clive Of England via UK Amphibians & All Things Wildlife bought me here! I've never seen a toad climb before, let alone climb a tree! Amazing. Love the work the volunteers do, they must make such a difference!

[PaIaeoCIive]

A thousand views and no comments save mine? fishy. Our not-so-common toads are always fun to watch, And handle. Ever carried a bucketful over a busy road in Springtime? It's a rare joy. Notice the variety in colouration among toads: many dirt brown, some reddish, some dark-skinned and a few a little sandy. CP mentioned the old toad of 40 years and my auntie had a female she found living in her garden when she moved in and the same female was still seen 25 years later. Strange that the toad showed no interest in moving on and was content to mate and spawn with visiting males a few times. Only a vicious cat-mauling prevented Mrs Toad living to extreme toad old age. Still don't know why a toad would make the effort to climb a tree if there's food all around the ground.