Tice’s Meadow: adult Little Gull briefly in The Workings early morning then flew high west at 07:10 (presumably same bird seen at Edenbrook CP, Hants, early afternoon); also Curlew near The Kiln (D Baker/J Brough). email address visible to photographer only The main draw today was the male Red-backed Shrike having presumably drifted across from the continent on the run of easterlies that have been a feature over the past few days. ... species of dragonflies and damselflies who live around the open ponds and ditches of the reserve as well as an array of birds which include Dartford warblers, stone chats, long-tailed tits, gold crests, red starts, white throats and wheatears. With many birds at the height of their breeding season, this latest blaze comes at a devastating time.Have you seen something interesting? Park at the Moat car park , Elstead, keeping the pond on the right walk around the pond until you reach a crossroads, at this stage you will see a board walk straight in front (alternatively … Hi Jonathan. If you would like to suggest a link then please send the link in an email to PEOPLE ... Thursley Common is a peaceful place now. Thursley National Nature Reserve. Your comment will be visible to everyone. Thursday 30 May. All Rights Reserved. Changes you make will be visible to photographer. Surrounding roads were closed as well.As of Sunday afternoon, wildfire units and fire crews were continuing to attempt to put out the blaze, which had by that point consumed 20 ha and spread slowly east. Leave your comment below and click the Add Comment button © 2020 BirdGuides, Warners Group Publications Plc. - visible to everyone Thursley Here's a few pics and sounds from Thursley Common yesterday. G The photographer allowed comments from registered users only Adding new comments is not allowed by the photographer. Meet at the venue at 14:00pm . 08 May: Black Tern: 8: Frensham Great Pond (SU845402) present early evening. In spring you’ll find it full of dragons – but none spoiling for a fight. You will not be able to edit or delete this comment because you are not logged in. Whilst crossbill, red kite, woodlark and stonechat are regularly seen, birds such as Dartford warbler, whinchat, wheatear, tree pipit and redstart are frequently encountered. Accepting an invitation from Tim Gutsell along with Steve Ray, Mike Gould and Andy Hills, we left home at 07.30 … It’s a well known place of natural beauty and very well known for Dragonflies, especially the rarer ones, along with this it’s also a good place for birds. Your comment will be visible to the photographer only. Price: Free to group members. Rarer birds including osprey, black redstart and great grey shrike also visit the common. Discover, 20 species of dragonflies and damselflies who live around the open ponds and ditches of the reserve as well as an array of birds … 24 May 2015 at … Leave Elstead southwards towards Thursley and park after 1.5 miles in the Moat car park SU900417 on the left. Go ahead past a metal vehicle gate and follow the mud vehicle track as it bends round to the right with … Public comments are not allowed by the guestbook owner. Thursley Common July 7th 2020 I have meant to visit this site every year since time began, every year something always gets in the way and I usually miss the window. BIRDS . MAMMALS . Keywords: The Thursley National Nature Reserve at 325 hectares is one of the largest remaining fragments of heathland in Surrey. Private comments are not allowed by the photographer. Comment: The board walks in the summer months are a great place for hobby. © 2020 BirdGuides, Warners Group Publications Plc. This Birding Site currently has no useful links assigned to it.
Posted by Peter Alfrey at 01:02. The morning started off quite fresh but it didn't take too long for the temperature to rise. Now, I’m not one to miss a bird watching opportunity and one certainly presented it to me as I realised I would be within easy reach of Thursley Common and could be there for 6am. A quick trawl of the internet, and we were able to find directions. The reserve has extensive areas of open dry heathland, peat bogs, pine and deciduous woodlands. Another trip to Thursley Common because it is such a great place to visit. It is a mix of wet and dry heath and provides a rich habitat for dragonflies and damselflies along with many other species including rare ground nesting birds such as the woodlark and Dartford warbler. Unfortunately someone with a disposable barbecue it seems set light to it on May 31st and … The wetlands support several rare invertebrates, t… Smoke from the fire was visible for a number of miles and, with the warm temperatures and strong winds set to continue locally, there were concerns that the fire may continue to spread.However, by Monday 1 June, it was confirmed that the fire was almost under control, with fire crews still damping down to ensure that there are no more flare ups. The site is a Special Protection Area and part of the Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham Special Area of Conservation. Thursley Common: ringtail Hen Harrier low south over Pudmore early morning and again late afternoon (J Snell/E Stubbs). I went to see the Cuckoo at Thursley Common on Wednesday 22nd, a bird that has returned to the same area for at least the last 6 years and to say that the bird performed well at extremely close quarters was a bit of an understatement. A fine day started at Turtle Beach followed by a fruitless search for Crab Plover. All Rights Reserved. In 2006, a large fire broke out at Thursley Common and it took more than two years for the worst-hit areas to fully regenerate. Public comment