The research the rangers do varies, from counting breeding birds to measuring water levels in tubes called dipwells, so look out for them on the reserve when you’re walking. Here are the different kinds of research the rangers carry out throughout the year.
Natterjack toads – In spring the rangers spend most of their time counting natterjack toad spawn strings. The toads lay strings of spawn rather than jelly spawn like frogs. Most female toads only breed once a year so one string usually equals one female toad. Counting the spawn strings means the rangers can monitor toad populations as well.