We are available and qualified to give
Training days carried out by expert ecologists
Social events
Tailor made research expeditions in collaboration with Project Wild Gambia
Toad Patrols
Become a patrol manager of a registered road or a patroller to help to assist in helping our native common toad to their breeding ponds
Surveys
Contribute to the collection of data - building a picture of reptile and amphibian distribution within our county
Habitat Management
Practical ground management improving the quality of amphibian and reptile habitats
ARGWEB Management Software
Managing membership/ managing survey direction and reporting/sharing data info to land managers, owners, stakeholders
So to start with a very big thank you to all of those that were involved in the CARG Calender competition
To Ashleigh (CARG outreach) for putting the project together !
To all the members for their entries, absolutely amazing images !
To the ARG UK trustees for the very difficult job of choosing the winners !
and last but not least to those that purchased a calender - the funds will be used for much needed survey equipment for the forthcoming season.
There is still the opportunity to buy one of these fabulous calenders
ARG UK POLICY STATEMENT CONCERNING REINTRODUCTIONS
ARG UK celebrates those who are passionate about conserving our native reptile & amphibian species. We support reintroductions as a last resort (following relevant legislation & guidance) to restore the former range of species still present or return of an extinct species to its historic native range, such as northern pool frogs.
For ARG UK's full detailed position statement concerning reintroductions, please visit: https://www.arguk.org/.../arg-uk-policy-statement...
A link to ARG UK's Advice Note 12 on Reintroductions is also available there (https://www.arguk.org/.../amphibian-and-reptile...) as well as a link to a talk from our Autumn Seminar Series on understanding and managing amphibian diseases (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jjlIRHmuIg&feature=youtu.be)
The Fresh water Habitats Trust have launched their annual spawn survey - If you have spotted spawn in your pond or while out exercising (please stay safe and stick to government guidelines) let them know! Go to http://bit.ly/SpawnSurvey2021
CALL FOR CUMBRIA NATTERJACK TOAD RECORDERS!
ARC coordinate the national monitoring scheme for natterjack toads across the UK. We are currently looking for volunteer recorders in Cumbria to join our team. Find out more: www.arc-trust.org/call-for-cumbria-natterjack-toad-recorders
Hi Everyone. I'm starting to get my head around toad patrols for this year. if you've never heard of toad patrols its basically supporting amphibians on their migration to their breeding ponds by helping them cross busy roads (i.e. stopping them from getting squashed!). the patrols are coordinated across the country by Frog Life (more info here: https://www.froglife.org/what-we-do/toads-on-roads) but each site/crossing is managed individually. the sites need to be registered with Frog Life and all volunteers taking part also need to be registered (for insurance). i have attached the pack produced by Frog Life that has all the info in as well as the volunteer form
I manage two sites, one in South Cumbria and the other just over the border in North Lancashire. managing the sites basically involves coordinating volunteers to make sure as much as possible there is someone out patrolling when the amphibians are moving.
There are a number of patrol sites around Cumbria (these can be found following the link above) but its also possible to get new sites registered. i am in the process of contacting West Cumbria Rivers Trust who manage a couple of sites as well as the managers of the other Cumbria sites. my aim is to have a network set up so we can support each other with advertising for volunteers and with letting each other know when the migration has started
If anyone is interested in finding out more about the patrols (how they work, what you need to do etc), would like to help with mine (yes please!) or has a site in mind that may need one i am more then happy for you to msg me or email me: mail@wildlifeoasis.co.uk
I will be posting more info on the Fb page as and when i get it including letting you all know when the migration starts
Many Thanks Matt
We had our first zoom meeting with Project Wild Gambia finding out what they can offer us as a group herp wise in the amazing country of The Gambia !
Previous projects can be found via this link Amphibian and Reptile Research
More info can be found on the dedicated FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/740700883063664 in which further zoom meetings will be advertised, there is also a recording of our first meeting if you wish to watch !
Below is an image I (Suzie) took while in The Gambia of a beautiful Green mamba !
It’s finally here! What we have all been waiting for, the 2021 CARG calendar. I have attached some images of the finalised calendar to get an idea of what it will look like.
Again, a massive thank you to all that submitted photos and to ARG UK for judging the competition. It was a tough one!
There are varying sizes available to buy including A5 (£8), A4 (£10) and A3 (£15). Profits made from sales go directly to CARG to support us in education outreach and survey equipment. Just click the link below!
https://www.fluidic.co.uk/c/6083/cumbria-amphibian-reptile-group
Photos used in this calendar have been taken with non-disturbance photography. Any photos you may see showing handling have been taken during surveys for identifying purposes.
COMPETITION TIME! We need you to send us your most fantastic photos of our native UK herps. The winning 12 photos will be used in our very own special 2021 CARG calendar. The winner of our overall favourite will not only have their photo on the front of the calendar, but they will receive one as their prize! All photos used will be referenced. The calendars will be available to purchase after the competition has ended on the 14th November.
Submit your photos to edoutreach.cumbria.arg@gmail.com for a chance to win your spot in the calendar! Good luck 😊
Hi
Hope everyone is keeping well and safe !
Well it hasn't been the survey season we were preparing for or expecting - we had lots of great activities planned for members during the summer months.
However, the facebook page has been a great way to keep things ticking over with training courses, quizzes, on line seminars and information for followers.
Link to seminars and training courses
Lots of interesting outreach fundraising/activities/training and surveys are currently being prepared - Group calendar, Toad patrols, Natterjack monitoring, Burial ground surveys, Education visits, Field trips, Corporate training - so keep checking here and on our FB page for updates.
We are always looking for people to become more involved by becoming a member and joining these fantastic activities helping to conserve our native amphibians and reptiles.
Please follow this link - in which a risk assessment specific to COVID 19 is available and the current best practice advice from CIEEM for its members, which sets out sensible precautions which ARG volunteers may wish to adopt when surveying
An introduction into basic ecology, habitat and survey techniques for the Common lizard.
Six places available and a commitment to carry on survey through the summer 2/3 visits per person maximum.
10.00am till 2.00pm.
By kind permission Natural England (Colin Auld)
Cliburn moss site and directions: NE540.pdf
Book your place cumbria.arg@gmail.com
Photos by Guy Broome (2019)
Thursday 4th of July
If you would like to come and help survey common lizards at Cliburn moss tomorrow please email cumbria.arg@gmail.com for further details.
Membership forms and voluntary forms are a requirement (found on 'About us page' for insurance purposes, they can be emailed or brought on the day. £5 fee covers the year, however free for students and under 16's.
A guided amphibian and reptile walk around the Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve at Foulshaw Moss.
Please use facebook page link to show interest.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/589703024785031/?ref=bookmarks
Saturday the 31st of August at 10.00am a guided walk given by reserve manager Kevin Scott will take place around the Cumbria Wildlife Trust site of Drumburgh moss.
The trust has seen a reduced number of sightings over the last couple of years of Adders and Common lizards and they would like Cumbria ARG volunteers to carry out a survey to estimate the populations of these reptiles.
The actual survey will commence early next year and people that would like to be involved are required to be CARG members for insurance purposes. Guidance and training on survey techniques will be given prior to the start of the survey.
For more information, history, location, fauna and flora that can be observed at Drumburgh see the following link:
https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/drumburgh-moss
To register your interest or for more information email: cumbria.arg@gmail.com
University of Cumbria, Fusehill St. Carlisle
Learning Gateway, Lecturer Theatre 6pm
An Informative talk on a two year study investigating the individual indentification of the cryptic lizard - Slow worm (Anguis fragilis)
Also information on Cumbria ARG, how to join and how to get involved with the counties native amphibians and reptiles.
Sunday the 10th of November 10.00 am onwards we have a end of season trip to Lakeland Wildlife Oasis at Milnthorpe LA7 7FE
Link to website https://wildlifeoasis.co.uk/
hi everyone. i'm starting to get my head around toad patrols for this year. if you've never heard of toad patrols its basically supporting amphibians on their migration to their breeding ponds by helping them cross busy roads (i.e. stopping them from getting squashed!). the patrols are coordinated across the country by Frog Life (more info here: https://www.froglife.org/what-we-do/toads-on-roads) but each site/crossing is managed individually. the sites need to be registered with Frog Life and all volunteers taking part also need to be registered (for insurance). i have attached the pack produced by Frog Life that has all the info in as well as the volunteer form
I manage two sites, one in South Cumbria and the other just over the border in North Lancashire. managing the sites basically involves coordinating volunteers to make sure as much as possible there is someone out patrolling when the amphibians are moving.
there are a number of patrol sites around cumbria (these can be found following the link above) but its also possible to get new sites registered. i am in the process of contacting West Cumbria Rivers Trust who manage a couple of sites as well as the managers of the other Cumbria sites. my aim is to have a network set up so we can support each other with advertising for volunteers and with letting each other know when the migration has started
if anyone is interested in finding out more about the patrols (how they work, what you need to do etc), would like to help with mine (yes please!) or has a site in mind that may need one i am more then happy for you to msg me or email me: mail@wildlifeoasis.co.uk
ill be posting more info in this group as and when i get it including letting you all know when the migration startsToad-Patrol-Pack-for-Patrollers.pdf
Many Thanks
Marr Carr
The following link will lead to information, registration details, presentations and workshops being held at the conference, held in Southport this coming February
https://www.arc-trust.org/Event/hwm2020
Annual general meeting for CARG committee and members
15th March - The Old Courthouse Shap CA10 3NL 2pm to 5pm
To become a member send an email request to
Bank transfer details will be forwarded to you.
You will receive a welcome email and login details to ARGWEB - in which the appropriate membership forms and voluntary forms will be required to be filled in for your membership.
To record the species you see Record_Sheet.pdf
Information posters
Primary_School_Amphibians_and_Reptiles_poster.pdf
Adders are Amazing Activities
8_Adder_hunt_quiz_activity.pdf
9_Adder_stone_trails_activity.pdf
Class work
Power point looking at differences between snakes and lizards (emphasis on Slow worms) Reptile_school_talk_slow_worms.pptx
Frog and toads
Basic images showing frog metamorphosis Frog_cycle.pdf
A frog mask template to decorate Frog_mask_template.pdf
Detailed Information on Common frogs, Common toads and NatterjacksNative_frog_and_toad_posters.pdf
Mix and match game - matching the correct definitions to the correct speciesMix_and_Match_Game.pdf
A quick guide to spawn identification Slide1.JPG
How to record your sightings How to record your sightings
Membership Membership tutorial
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