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There
was a huge amount of toad spawn this year at the Balancing
Pond, March 1999
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A
view of the Toad tunnel showing the outlet to pond. May
1999.
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Ivel
Wildlife Group volunteers; press photograph, courtesy
Biggleswade Chronicle. March 1999
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The
first size of mesh was too large. Toads were still getting
through into the drains. May 1999. |
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Covers
are fitted to prevent amphibians falling through into
the drains. March 1999
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The
first toad to use the tunnel.
May 1999. |
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A
view of the Balancing Pond, looking south towards the
location of the toad tunnel. April 1999.
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To
prevent further casualties finer mesh and more rafts were
placed in the drains. May 1999 |
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A
view of the Service Road and some of the 26 new drains
near the pond. May 1999.
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Meshing
drains and floating rafts.
May 1999
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Some
adult toads rescued by volunteers. March 1999. |
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Toad
seeking refuge on a raft.
May 1999 |
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Close
up view of one of the Toad Tunnel sections. May 1999.
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Small
toad rescued from a drain, May 1999. |
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The
Toad Tunnel and fencing, ready for installation. May 1999
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The
tunnel entrance from the pond side.; "TOAD HALL". June 1999.
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A
view of the Toad Tunnel, as fitted, level with the top of
the road surface. May 1999 |
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A
'toads-eye' view of the tunnel.
June 1999. |