Common Toad
Bufo bufo
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. Migration to ponds February to April.
Best time of day
Dusk. Or after rain. Migration nights.
Lake District
Ponds. Migration routes. That string spawn. February to April. Warty. Walks. Doesn't hop. Common. Toad patrols help them cross roads.
UK population
Widespread. Declining.
Overview
Common toads are warty. They walk. Don't hop like frogs. String spawn. Not clumps. February to April. Migration to ponds. Toad patrols help them cross roads. Declining.
At a Glance
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Bufonidae |
| Habitat | Ponds · Woodland · Gardens |
| Diet | Insects, slugs, worms. |
| UK population | Widespread. Declining. |
| Lake District | Ponds. Migration routes. That string spawn. February to April. Warty. Walks. Doesn't hop. Common. Toad patrols help them cross roads. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Ponds, migration routes. Throughout the Lakes. That string spawn. Warty. Walks. Doesn't hop like frog.
Identification
Warty. Brown. Walks. String spawn. Frog has clumps. Toad has string.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Spring. Migration. That string spawn. Warty. Walks. Toad patrols.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.