Local tiny toads are on the move.
Thousands of western toadlets are preparing to travel from their breeding pond at Garibaldi Springs up into the forests of the Garibaldi Highlands.
According to the Squamish Environment Society's (SES) Alison Wald, the migration will last about two weeks.
During this time, the organization is asking folks to stay off the trails the toadlets use. (See attached map).
"They are so numerous, tiny, and camouflaged; it is impossible to use these trails without crushing them," she wrote in an SES post.
"The toadlets are also easily startled, causing them to waste crucial energy trying to flee. Please help ... give them a better chance of survival by staying off these trails when you see signs or postings on social media."
Wald notes it is worth caring about these little creatures because western toads are threatened by habitat loss and climate change.
"That Squamish can support such a large and thriving population is an indication of a healthy, diverse ecosystem. We are lucky to experience this migration and to have so many trails to use: please choose others during this brief period," she said.
To report sightings, e-mail: [email protected].
Below video by John Buchanan
