Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a Nightjar in a birch tree. Well, one can hope but that would be rather unfair to the #Nightjar! We hope that the Nightjars that we are fortunate to have return to our #ThamesBasinHeaths each year are enjoying the

We hope that you have been enjoying walks with your canine companions at the #ThamesBasinHeaths and #GreenspaceOnYourDoorstep 😀 We'd love to hear about where you've enjoyed festive walks or where you are planning to explore next 🐾 tbhpartnership.org.uk/greenspace/ #Winter #Christmas

We're pleased to bring you the #ThamesBasinHeaths bird numbers for 2024, on the last day of the year! The Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area was created to protect three species of threatened #GroundNestingBirds. It's great news! 2024 has been a successful year for all

It's been a return to work today for some of Team TBHP 😀 Warden Mike was pleased to spot the Raven pair in one of their favourite trees at Poors Allotment in #Surrey. It's a lovely feeling returning to familiar sights following the Christmas holidays! #ThamesBasinHeaths

Some true #winter weather has finally arrived and with it brings bright blue sky that brings out the colours of the heath! Warden Mike spotted some gorse with a bumper crop of flowers yesterday. It's not unusual to see gorse in flower at this time of year but this amount of

It's easy to overlook the small things on the #ThamesBasinHeaths Education Officer Michael captured this moss drenched in #winter sunshine and moisture last week. There was something warming about it despite the coldness of the day. We're sure you'll agree it looks like a work

The exciting thing about a new year is a whole 365 days and four seasons to look forward to filling with wildlife sightings! The #winter weather may be rather dismal at the moment but Education Officer Michael shows that there’s always something interesting to spot on the

Dartford Warblers are synonymous with gorse and it’s easy to see why. If you’re a small heathland bird that feeds on insects, finding enough food to last the #winter can prove a challenge. So shelter from harsh weather is vital. The life cycle of gorse means you’ll find a

We wouldn’t call the current weather extreme but it definitely warrants taking a few extra safety precautions when heading out for a walk. Keep a close eye on canine companions on large heaths, especially near water sources. Dogs getting spooked, running off and getting lost

In wintry weather like this, standing up at the High Curley viewpoint at Lightwater Country Park in #Surrey can feel like standing among the clouds! Thank you to Warden Tim for capturing this beautiful icy photo. #ThamesBasinHeaths #Winter Surrey Heath Borough Council Explore Surrey's Countryside

Whether you are enjoying a solo walk, with friends or family, or a canine companion, the walk through woodland up to the top of Ether Hill in #Surrey is worth it for the view. Here’s the lovely Skylar admiring the view onto Queenswood Golf Course. A longer walk is possible by

One of the perks of running Heathland Hounds is getting to know our members wonderful dogs! Heathland Hounds admins Mandy (pictured), Jo and Nicky are all dog owners, which is why this fantastic #community group has been tailored as a 'one-stop shop' for everything you need to

As the weather turns milder this week, there may be more opportunities to spot ground-nesting birds on the #ThamesBasinHeaths Do let us know if you see or hear any Dartford Warblers (resident over winter) or Woodlark that decided to overwinter depending on the weather and food

Over #winter the team try to spend time with partners, supporting them with heathland management. It’s quality time spent catching up on news while helping improve the habitat. Today, some of the team enjoyed scrub clearing at Turf Hill in Surrey with Surrey Heath Borough Council and at Yateley

At Team TBHP we spend a number of hours over #winter visiting #GreenspaceOnYourDoorstep walks. To perform visitor surveys and to bring you updates on their development. This is no mean feat when we regularly post about over 80 walks across three counties! We objectively look at

Warden Ruth captioned this photo "the sun almost came out today"! In all seriousness, with today being #BlueMonday, a dose of sunshine would have been welcomed. Despite grey skies, did visiting a #ThamesBasinHeath lift your spirits today?

Even in the depths of winter Cabbage Hill offers a scenic walk, with both surfaced and natural path routes. There's plenty of space to roam and benches provide the opportunity to sit for a while. If you're looking to extend your walk, then the two large information panels clearly

If you're venturing out to the #ThamesBasinHeaths today we hope you've packed your waterproofs 🌧️☔️ Please do stay safe over the next couple of days with the predicted high winds and rain. #Winter

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