More exciting news about 'Living on the Verge' - our new Natural England SRP funded project which will find out more about how reptiles and amphibians use infrastructure verges. To find out more check out our web page. (images Kevin Clarke, Angela Julian) www.arguk.org/get-involved...

We are hiring - Project officer ‘Identifying the impact of recent fragmentation of common toad (Bufo bufo) populations in England’ a partnership project with @froglife.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social jobs.theguardian.com/job/10160175...

We are really pleased to be able to co release new welfare guidance for toad patrollers with @froglife.bsky.social based on our joint 'Travelling Toads' project funded by the Natural England Species Recovery Fund. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/x1wl50Z03kh

📣 Only 20 days left to save London’s largest breeding colony of great crested newts at Glebelands LNR. The Mayor’s decision could weaken wildlife protections across the UK. Stand with us and sign the petition: https://saveournewts.org/ #SaveOurNewts 📷Ian Cole

Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today🎉 For generations, his voice has brought the wonders of our planet into our homes - changing not just what we know about nature, but how we feel about it. bit.ly/42V8f6c

At Peatlands Park, Co Armagh, this afternoon - Common Lizard on the boardwalk, Green Hairstreak butterfly and Bog Bean in flower. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #butterflies #lizard #commonlizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature

The PondNet Spawn Survey maps Common Frog and Common Toad spawn across the UK to monitor where amphibians are breeding. The records are submitted to the Record Pool, the UK’s dataset on reptiles and amphibians, run by @argroupsuk.bsky.social and @arc-trust.bsky.social 📸 Sarah Cadwallader

Confirmation that there are Smooth Newts in the (disused) Lagan Canal at Mickey Taylor's Lock, Belfast ....unfortunately one less than yesterday 😞 @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #newt #northernireland #nature #Heron #birds #🪶

Latest vacancy: Seven Sisters Country Park Manager 👋 We have an opportunity for someone to lead on the operational delivery of the Seven Sisters Country Park; leading on landscape management, nature recovery and day-to-day operations. 🔗 Find out more: webrecru.it/1IPM1u

That's my local Derbyshire toad patrol done for the year 🐸 Toads are 🔴 red listed for conservation purposes. All newts saved were smooth newts (which are tiny!) Already can't wait for next year 😃 @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ARG #DARG #amphibians #toads #conservation #wildlife #nature

Four Common Lizards seen out in the sunshine yesterday. 🎥🌞🦎🦎🦎🦎💚👍 #Pegwell #spring #wildlife

#DYK about Garden Wildlife Health? A partnership between ZSL, BTO, Froglife & RSPB monitoring disease in UK wildlife. Seen a sick or dead amphibian, reptile, bird or hedgehog? Report it: https://www.gardenwildlifehealth.org/

We have been working with Froglife & others on new guidance for people involved with Toads on Roads. We are particularly looking at toad welfare & reduction of disease transfer. Top Tips for Toad Patrolling for ARGs read it at www.arguk.org/get-involved... Download www.arguk.org/info-advice/...

A few rounds of spot the adder from yesterdays survey @argroupsuk.bsky.social All images per post are of the same animal at different zooms. None were disturbed to the point of moving off. Two here. @teamneyedc.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social @arc-trust.bsky.social

A little tadpole and frogspawn appreciation from my Somerset garden pond🐸💚 @argroupsuk.bsky.social @froglife.bsky.social

📣 In-person tickets for this event are now sold out! But you can still join us live online, or join the waitlist to be there in person on 10th March. Find out more and reserve your ticket: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...

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Join us for the second Wild Talks event of the year, hosted by @lucycooke.bsky.social, to celebrate the pioneering women who shaped ZSL's history, and those who continue to tackle conservation challenges today 🌍 Book your free ticket for 10th March now: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...

A pop into my #Somerset #garden and a very welcome sight in my pond: Frogspawn and ribbiting frog!🐸💚 @froglife.bsky.social #wildlife #nature

I posted about an extremely early slow worm on 22nd Feb last year. At dawn this morning I found this one, exposed and apparently dead in my garden path. Became apparent it was alive but v.lethargic. Relocated to centre of compost heap. Contemplated captive care until spring. @argroupsuk.bsky.social

We’ve published our response to the "Lost Frogs report". Read our statement here: https://www.arc-trust.org/lost-frogs-report-comment-from-amphibian-and-reptile-conservation-trust

As we get closer to February, we have male frogs beginning to hang about the edges of pond 2. So far only two or three... stay tuned.

More work being undertaken this week for our adder project with the Cannock Chase National Landscape. Widening a narrow ride to give more opportunities for basking. Work organised by the Mining Remediation Authority's Nature Recovery Manager tree work by Crown Works Tree Services

A very early Common Lizard sighting and the first of 2026 at the Blackhead Path, Co Antrim, this afternoon (15 Jan 2026). Only around 6C but a very sunny day, allowing favoured spots to provide enough warmth. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature

Responding to questions about ongoing media coverage of proposed amphibian reintroductions, ARG UK wishes to clarify its position, building on our Policy Statement Concerning Reintroductions, and ARG UK Advice Note 12 Amphibian and Reptile Reintroduction Guidelines. www.arguk.org/get-involved...

🐍 Legislation & policy update – December 2025 👉 Read our update here: https://www.arc-trust.org/legislation-and-policy-update-december-2025

Legislation and policy update December 2025

It has been a busy few weeks for legislation and policy affecting reptiles and amphibians. Here are the key points. The Government has now concluded the 7th Quinquennial Review of species protected under Schedules 5 and 8 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. JNCC had advised a range of changes to levels of protection for species, including an increase in protection for the adder. However, Government has now confirmed that it will not implement any of the changes in England. From a reptile and amphibian perspective, we are relieved that Government has not agreed with the calls for...

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Two more records have been added to the 2026 PondNet #SpawnSurvey! 🐸 One in Helston, Cornwall on 12th December and one in a garden pond in St Mary's on the Isles of Scilly on 17th December. 📸 by Lucy Thresher and Carole Cilia.

The Government has reponded to the advice from JNCC on the 7th quinquennial review of species protections under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. Many environmental NGOs took part The response from Mary Creagh MP is thanks for doing it but they will not be implementing the proposed amendments

Reminder that bookings are being taken for the 2026 Herpetological Workers Meeting in Glasgow on the 31st January and 1st February. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/herpetofau...

A great new opportunity to study for a PhD at the University of Reading. This is a project linked with Froglife that aims to model the life cycle of the common toad and look at the impact of climate variation on UK populations. More info and apply by 12th Jan 2026: https://ow.ly/SZki50XInlU

Habitats for frogs, toads & newts are in decline: 50% of ponds were lost during the 20th century, and of those that remain, 80% are in a poor state. So garden ponds are crucial for helping amphibians survive - & they help all sorts of other wildlife too! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cre...

The Government has partially backed away from weakening Biodiversity Net Gain – but nature still loses out. Exempting developments under 0.2ha risks hollowing out one of England’s most important nature protections🐝🌱 1/4🧵