The Patrol Log
Updates from the Five Gates Lane Toad Patrol as the crossing season unfolds
The Patrol Log
Updates from the Five Gates Lane Toad Patrol as the crossing season unfolds
Five Gates Lane: History, Landscape and Wildlife in Belton
March 9, 2026 | by Mel
Discover the history and wildlife of Five Gates Lane in Belton and its remarkable toad migration.
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From Spawn to Toadlet: The Life Cycle of the Common Toad (Bufo bufo)
March 7, 2026 | by Mel
Learn how common toads grow from spawn and tadpoles into tiny toadlets leaving the pond.
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Volunteer Voices from the Lane | Stories from Five Gates Lane Toad Patrol
March 6, 2026 | by Mel
Five Gates Lane Toad Patrol volunteers share stories from evenings helping amphibians cross safely.
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Frogspawn vs Toadspawn: How to Tell the Difference
March 5, 2026 | by Mel
Spot the difference between frogspawn and toadspawn and learn what to look for in UK ponds.
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Why Toads Cross the Road | Understanding Toad Migration
March 4, 2026 | by Mel
Why do toads cross the road? Learn about common toad migration and how patrols help them.
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Five Gates Lane Toad Patrol Helps Over 1,000 Toads Safely Cross the Road
February 27, 2026 | by Mel
Five Gates Lane Toad Patrol prepares for migration with volunteers, media coverage and litter clearing.
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