We've now reached the end of the 2024 ground-nesting bird season so you'll see the warden team taking down signs across the #ThamesBasinHeaths Thank you to all visitors who have kept to paths and followed #PawsOnPathsPlease with their canine companions for the last 6.5 months.

Thank you to all the visitors that have spotted the ground-nesting bird signage and stuck to the path through this open area at Heath Warren Forest. I spotted a family of Stonechats and a juvenile Dartford Warbler today😀 #ThamesBasinHeaths #PawsOnPathsPlease #Hampshire

We love it when you send us your photos from the #ThamesBasinHeaths 😊 Here are Zhin & Alfie enjoying Hawley Common and noticing that the ground-nesting bird signs are still up. Nightjars are leaving for Africa next month & really appreciate #PawsOnPathsPlease a little longer!

Warden Jo chatted with a visitor at Chobham Common about Adders being shy & tricky to spot. A few minutes later she almost stepped on this one crossing the path! Following #PawsOnPathsPlease reduces the risk of dog and Adder encounters on the open heath 🦮🐍 Explore Surrey's Countryside

Where does this track lead to..... ? Summer exploration on the #ThamesBasinHeaths, you just can't beat it! Warden Sonia took this beautiful photo at Barossa in Surrey 😀 #PawsOnPathsPlease

It’s great to see so many of you learning about Nightjars during #HeathWeek2024! These wonderful birds fly all the way from Africa to nest on the heaths of #Surrey, #Hampshire and #Berkshire 🐦 #ThamesBasinHeaths #MoreThanJustNightjars #PawsOnPathsPlease

This highlights the importance of keeping dogs under control on heathland from March to Sept to protect ground nesting birds #pawsonpathsplease

We've been so focussed on Nightjars recently that we haven't chatted much about our #ThamesBasinHeaths Woodlarks! By now we'd hope that pairs are on to their second brood. Depending on egg/ chick survival, this could be replacement of a failed first nest. #PawsOnPathsPlease

👂 Listen to the sound of the Nightjar at our Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve. Nightjars live in heathland and nest on the ground! Help us protect them by sticking to the main paths. Learn more: bit.ly/45RSQEL #PawsOnPathsPlease 📷© Rob Solomon, Bracknell Forest Council

Dogs just love to sniff! Particularly my dog, Henry, who probably spends 50% of his time seeking out interesting sniffs on a walk! Which is why I keep a close eye on him, on path when we are walking somewhere wildlife sensitive. ~Nicky #PawsOnPathsPlease #ThamesBasinHeaths

Wherever you choose to walk your canine companion, the safety of your dog is paramount. Communications Officer Nicky shares her exploration of Chobham Common with her dog Henry, in his very own #DogBlog, here: tbhpartnership.org.uk/news/henrys-fi… 🐾 #ThamesBasinHeaths #PawsOnPathsPlease

Joel Ashton 🍃🌳🍃 Well said Joel! Lots of baby birds like this Blackbird around too - they need peace and quiet to snooze (just like toddlers!) in safety. #pawsonpathsplease. ❤️

Peter Heydon Hi Peter yes we promote #PawsOnPathsPlease from 1st March to 15th September on the Special Protection Area heaths and forests 😀

We are spoilt for choice at Bramshill Plantation in Hampshire with a vast network of surfaced paths to explore. 👉11.5 miles at Bramshill 👉5.5 miles at Heath Warren 👉11 miles at Warren Heath Making varying #Forest walk routes & #PawsOnPathsPlease so easy! #ThamesBasinHeaths

An important message from our colleagues at Thames Basin Heaths Partnership. In our coastal areas, with wetland birds now preparing for long migrations, we would like to encourage #PawsOnPathsPlease at all times. Let's work together and be proud of our natural heritage 🤩🕺🦩🦮 Essex Wildlife Trust

Remember #PawsOnPathsPlease from 1 Mar to 15 Sep. 🐦‍⬛

Dogs don't know the difference between paths & adjacent open heath/grass habitat & sadly they can’t read signs! But dog owners can help reduce disturbance to ground-nesting birds on the Special Protection Area by encouraging dogs to keep #PawsOnPathsPlease 1st Mar to 15th Sep.

A sure sign that spring is just around the corner! Please help us protect ground-nesting birds as they set up nests on heathland sites #groundnesting #pawsonpathsplease

You’ll now see ground-nesting bird signs up at Bisley and West End Commons and Brookwood Heath in Surrey, courtesy of wardens Ruth and Tim. Helping visitors to identify when they are entering a Special Protection Area heath :-) #ThamesBasinHeaths #PawsOnPathsPlease

When a Woodlark provides you with an unexpected immersive experience! What are the chances?! #WoodlarkWanderings at Hazeley Heath in Hampshire this morning :-) Hart District Council #ThamesBasinHeaths #PawsOnPathsPlease #Winter