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All of England’s lowland heath specialities are present in this prime patch of habitat, alongside woodland birds such as Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Common Redstart and Spotted Flycatcher. The two ponds and a reedbed provide added interest. Itinerary by Dave Smith Overview A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Protection Area (SPA), the common contains dry and wet heath, scrub and woodland, as well as Frensham Little and Great Ponds on either side of the A287. The 920-acre site also supports important populations of reptiles, insects and bats. Birds Great Crested Grebe, Common Buzzard, Hobby, possible Water Rail, Woodcock, Common Tern, Tawny Owl, European Nightjar, Green, Great Spotted and Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers, Woodlark, Tree Pipit, Common Redstart, European Stonechat, Common Whitethroat, Garden, Reed, Dartford and Wood Warblers, Spotted Flycatcher, Marsh Tit, Siskin, Linnet, Lesser Redpoll, Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting. Bird news Recent news is at www.surreybirdclub.org.uk and www.birders-online.co.uk. Map OS maps: Landranger 186 and Explorer 145 (www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk). Contacts County recorder: Jeffery Wheatley, 9 Copse Edge, Elstead, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6DJ. Accommodation Frensham Pond Hotel overlooks Great Pond and the Bridge Hotel is nearby on the A287. Food and drink There is a snack bar at Great Pond, behind the ranger’s hut. The Bridge Hotel offers light lunches. First published in Birdwatch 180: 16 (June 2007). To order a copy featuring the full itinerary please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
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