England · five wildlife sites

Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Surrey

Explore these places for wildlife in Surrey. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.

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Thursley

Near Elstead and Thursley

Habitat: Open heathland, peat bogs, pools and pine woodland.
Wildlife to look for: Dartford warbler, stonechat, redstart (spring–summer), raft spider (warmer months).

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Near Chobham

Habitat: Extensive heather and gorse heathland with wet hollows, ponds and woodland.
Wildlife to look for: Dartford warbler, woodlark, nightjar (summer evenings), hobby (spring–summer).

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Near Tilford, near Farnham

Habitat: Restored heathland with sandy clearings, acid grassland and woodland.
Wildlife to look for: Nightjar (summer evenings), Dartford warbler, sand lizard (warmer months), field cricket (mainly April–July), tree pipit (spring–summer).

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Near East Horsley

Habitat: Ancient woodland, chalk grassland and wildflower meadows on the North Downs.
Wildlife to look for: Grizzled skipper butterfly (spring–early summer), dingy skipper butterfly (spring–early summer), brown argus butterfly (late spring–summer), silver-washed fritillary butterfly (summer), purple emperor butterfly (summer).

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Near Send

Habitat: Wet grazing meadows, ditches and small areas of open water beside the River Wey.
Wildlife to look for: Barn owl (especially around dusk), reed bunting, sedge warbler (spring–summer), stonechat, short-eared owl (occasional winter visitor).