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RIBBIT: See toads get it on @ the Roxborough Reservoir
Each spring, toads come out of hibernation to head for shallow, sex-friendly waters, overcoming predators along the way. The perfect destination for Philly ribbiters? Roxborough Reservoir.
RIBBIT: See toads get it on @ the Roxborough Reservoir
Why did the toad cross the road? To get to Roxborough Reservoir.
If it was any other time of year, guesses like, “They have a death wish?” or “They want to play a round of ‘Frogger’?” would be totally applicable. Well, amphibian enthusiasts, it’s mating season and the toads are hittin' the road for some lovin’.
Each spring, toads come out of hibernation to head for shallow, sex-friendly waters, overcoming predators along the way. The perfect destination for Philly ribbiters? Roxborough Reservoir. “People will be surprised to see that we have wildlife phenomenon like this in one of the largest cities in the country,” says Debbie Carr, director of environmental education at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Debbie started the toad walking events in 2009, after having set up camp with her husband to watch the toads hopping along the reservoir. Now, she and other volunteers lead the way for others to witness this yearly ritual.
Chances are you’ll hear the toads before you even see them. “Males begin migration to the water first and when they arrive, they sing,” says Debbie. “When you hear the sound, you’ll always know that it is the call of the toads.”
Join Debbie and volunteers to learn more about toads and their migration process, how to differentiate them from frogs and decipher their call into the wild. And be sure to bring a flashlight — toad activity is at its peak under the blanket of night. Ribbit!
Fri. and Sat., March 18-19 and 25-26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, FREE, meet at Port Royal Ave. and Lare St., 215.683.0218, toaddetour.com.
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