Western toads on the move near Pincher Creek

September 22, 2026

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were observed on 2026-09-19 near Pincher Creek in Alberta, representing seven sightings in September 2026.¹ Late summer and early fall mark the transition period when toads move toward hibernation sites; in Canada they remain active until October.² These sightings document presence of a Special Concern species vulnerable to chytrid fungus and habitat fragmentation during its seasonal migration.³

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