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BIGGLESWADE TOADLIFT
SAXON GATE
TOAD LIFT
PICTURE GALLERY PAGE 1
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There was a huge amount of toad spawn this year at the Balancing Pond, March 1999
A view of the Toad tunnel showing the outlet to pond. May 1999.
Ivel Wildlife Group volunteers; press photograph, courtesy Biggleswade Chronicle. March 1999
The first size of mesh was too large. Toads were still getting through into the drains. May 1999.
Covers are fitted to prevent amphibians falling through into the drains. March 1999
The first toad to use the tunnel.
May 1999.
A view of the Balancing Pond, looking south towards the location of the toad tunnel. April 1999.
To prevent further casualties finer mesh and more rafts were placed in the drains. May 1999
A view of the Service Road and some of the 26 new drains near the pond. May 1999.
Meshing drains and floating rafts.
May 1999
Some adult toads rescued by volunteers. March 1999.
Toad seeking refuge on a raft.
May 1999
Close up view of one of the Toad Tunnel sections. May 1999.
Small toad rescued from a drain, May 1999.
The Toad Tunnel and fencing, ready for installation. May 1999
The tunnel entrance from the pond side.; "TOAD HALL". June 1999.
A view of the Toad Tunnel, as fitted, level with the top of the road surface. May 1999
A 'toads-eye' view of the tunnel.
June 1999.
 
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