Thames Basin Heaths Partnership

Thames Basin Heaths Partnership 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 Special Protection Area and promoting , 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

odlark rely on the heathland and nest on or near the ground, making them very vulnerable to disturbance. On this page we’re sharing the story of the heathland and bringing you news of , a conservation strategy to create dog-friendly local country walks that help protect heathland wildlife. We’d love you to fall in love with your local heathland and help secure its future by spreading the word about keeping to main paths, how to and . By looking after the birds, we can all play our part in making sure that protection stays in place. Protecting the birds protects the heaths. Protecting the heaths protects the birds.

Atmospheric skies out on the recently ☁Come on rain, hurry up now!
26/08/2026

Atmospheric skies out on the recently ☁

Come on rain, hurry up now!

We are saddened to hear of a current fire incident at Caesar's Camp near Farnham. Please stay clear of the area.
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.

Thank you to those that joined us at the 'Golden Letter Trail' event at Lightwater Country Park in Surrey today. We hope...
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

FREE fun tomorrow at Lightwater Country Park in with our 'Golden Letter Trail'! Collect the golden letters to discov...
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! 🐂

More rain please, it would be great to see heathland filling up again!Warden Sarah photographed one of the main ponds ...
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.

Looking for some FREE fun with the kids today? Local to ?Then why not come along to our fun 'Treasure Hunt' at Whit...
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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It's the break in the that many of us have been waiting for 😀🌧Warden Mandy dug out her waterproofs for yesterday's pop...
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!

Did you know that ling is usually quite drought tolerant? Sadly, with the prolonged drought that we are experiencing thi...
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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