I love it when spring starts and we start to see nature wake up, writes Cllr Bill Revans.
One of the earliest signs of spring in Somerset is the amphibian migrations in the Quantocks.
One very special group of people in Spaxton are the Hawkridge Reservoir Amphibian patrol, who help hundreds of toads and newts to cross the road to breed in the reservoir.
Armed with torches, hi-viz, and buckets, they collect the amphibians on their perilous journey across the road to be released safely nearer the reservoir.
It’s a family affair with the school linked in and children spending time understanding the natural world.
Somerset Council has helped the group after their signage was taken and we are finding a solution for those tiny creatures that fall into the drainage gullies - temporary little ramps will be installed as an evacuation route.
Spending time in nature, with family, friends, and volunteering to make the community a safer and greener place is vital to our mental health.
It was a lovely invitation for the group to spend a short time with them to say thank you for all they do.
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