26/08/2026
Atmospheric skies out on the recently ☁
Come on rain, hurry up now!
Thames Basin Heaths Partnership
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Surrey, Hampshire & Berkshire. Three of the UK’s rarest birds nest here. It’s the nesting birds that give this land its legal protection.
Protecting the heaths of the #ThamesBasinHeaths Special Protection Area and promoting #GreenspaceOnYourDoorstep, local country walks that help protect the heaths. We’re a partnership of local councils, land managers and nature conservation bodies conserving the heathland of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. The Dartford Warbler, Nightjar and Wo
26/08/2026
26/08/2026
We are saddened to hear of a current fire incident at Caesar's Camp near Farnham. Please stay clear of the area.
⚠️ Our colleagues in Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with a fire at Caesar’s Camp in Farnham near to the Hampshire border.
If you see or smell smoke in your area please close doors and windows.
25/08/2026
Thank you to those that joined us at the 'Golden Letter Trail' event at Lightwater Country Park in Surrey today.
We hope you had fun exploring the heath and some of its amazing features 😀
Surrey Heath
25/08/2026
When it comes to thinking about a Nightjar's journey back to Africa it's a challenge to visualise their flight. We are so used to observing their mating behaviours and acrobatic flight when breeding on our from April to September!
The long distance flight includes 'heading back over mountains, seas and desert to their Sub-Saharan wintering grounds' (RSPB).
How long does the journey take? Do Nightjars stop for rest in countries on route?
Fortunately there has been some research! Have a read here: https://bou.org.uk/blog-evens-nightjar-migration/
Juvenile may still be building up their strength to make this journey in early September so we'd like to thank all visitors with dogs that keep . ~Nicky
24/08/2026
FREE fun tomorrow at Lightwater Country Park in with our 'Golden Letter Trail'!
Collect the golden letters to discover a secret word as you journey across the heath. Learn about this rare habitat along the way, and once your quest is complete, come and tell us the golden word…
There’s free parking in the small car parks next to the cafe and play area.
Find the main car park for Lightwater Country Park, entrance at far end of The Avenue, Lightwater GU18 5RG. https://what3words.com/prune.notes.rooster
Drop-in from 10 am to 2pm. We hope to see you there!
Surrey Heath
22/08/2026
Education Officer Michael has been putting up brilliant new ground-nesting bird posters at Wildmoor Heath in after collaborating with a local school.
More information coming soon - how 'udderly' exciting! 🐂
21/08/2026
More rain please, it would be great to see heathland filling up again!
Warden Sarah photographed one of the main ponds at Wisley Common in today, currently resembling a large puddle.
21/08/2026
Looking for some FREE fun with the kids today? Local to ?
Then why not come along to our fun 'Treasure Hunt' at Whitmoor Common today!
Wardens Tim, Ruth and Hannah are on hand to take you through the wonderful, interactive activities to get you exploring the heath and solve the puzzle 😀 They'll be there 'til 2pm.
Free parking in the car park off Salt Box Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3LH. What3Words: ///truly.mimic.puns https://what3words.com/truly.mimic.puns
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20/08/2026
It's the break in the that many of us have been waiting for 😀🌧
Warden Mandy dug out her waterproofs for yesterday's pop-up at Chobham Common National Nature Reserve in . How refreshing!
19/08/2026
Did you know that ling is usually quite drought tolerant?
Sadly, with the prolonged drought that we are experiencing this , it appears that we are not seeing the swathes of purple that we expect in August. In fact some of the are looking rather autumnal 🙁
📸 Taken at Turf Hill in Surrey.
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