With the arrival of spring, the amphibians have begun their migrations
We urge everyone to be careful – thanks to our vigilance, and sometimes our help, amphibians can avoid death.
2 April 2026
After their winter hibernation, as temperatures rise, amphibians begin their spring migration to water bodies where they mate and lay their eggs. Unfortunately, many of them are killed, so please take care when out walking, driving, cycling or riding a scooter. We urge everyone to be careful – thanks to our vigilance, and sometimes our help, amphibians can avoid death.
In 2024, we recorded the presence of 7 species of amphibians in the areas we manage, counting green frogs collectively as a single taxon (a group of related organisms). Amphibians are a group of animals particularly at risk of extinction, and unfortunately this is a global phenomenon. They are threatened by both the effects of climate change and direct human impact on the environment. Sadly, we are also witnessing the decline of these animals in Warsaw. The number of species and the size of local populations are decreasing. That is why our staff take special care of this group of animals and are conducting a survey of amphibians to gain a detailed understanding of the state of their populations in the capital. For this reason, amongst others, we are limiting mowing and leaf raking in certain areas, leaving tree trunks or piles of branches, and building hibernacula – winter shelters for amphibians.
We also invite you to listen to the episode of our podcast dedicated to amphibians [link opens in a new tab]
