Any thing worth looking out for in surrey

[whaleomeloette]

im moving to surrey soon from the northy north and i was wondering if there are any interesting species of, well anything really i should keep my eyes peeled for?
the tubeweb spider only lives in the south and im not looking forward to that at all!

[Za]

There are plenty of great places to go wandering in Surrey, there are lots of large commons,woodlands, lakes and rivers in fact there is a WAB meet coming up soon at Thursley Common in Surrey soon.
Around Bookham, and Cobham areas i have found loads to see, buzzards, kingfishers, goldcrests, there is a nice 18th century landscaped garden at Painshill Park in Surrey, full of follies built by a rich aristocrat, theres a hermitage, ruined abbey, crystal grotto, a tower, and a few other things, huge lakes and amazing gardens and views, well worth a look.
You wont be short of places to go in Surrey, good luck.

[Susie]

Lord, where to start, it is an amazing county. There is one of the best butterfly sites in the country, let alone, county, at Denbies Hillside, nr Dorking. Bookham Common is famous for the Purple Emperor butterflies there. Thursley is great for dragonflies. The list is endless and I hope you enjoy it there.

[whaleomeloette]

Originally Posted by Za

i have found loads to see, buzzards, kingfishers, goldcrests

m62 is buzzard ally, most iv seen on one30 min trip was 15!

[Susie]

What is your particular area of interest?

[whaleomeloette]

anything and everything, insects, birds whatever! looking forward to seeing deers wild, dont haveany where i live

[Jim Ford]

Originally Posted by whaleomeloette

im moving to surrey soon from the northy north

Congratulations - it must have been dreadful for you up there!
;^)

and i was wondering if there are any interesting species of, well anything really i should keep my eyes peeled for?

I understand Box Hill is good for orchids.

Jim

[whaleomeloette]

Originally Posted by Jim Ford

Congratulations - it must have been dreadful for you up there!
;^)



I understand Box Hill is good for orchids.

Jim

i wont be too far from box hill. actually where i live i belive to be the rectum of the north. everyone i know who has a brain has moved away.

ill refrain from naming it *cough* capital of culture my bottom*cough*

[Susie]

You may like to have a look at this link: Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty There is a vast range of habitats in a relatively small space.


There is just so much to see around here it is difficult to know where to start. Bring some suncream with you, it's hot down south, and our spring starts sooner, summer's longer, and winter starts later. You'll have no trouble understanding us because we all sound like the Queen and we're pretty used to foreigners so you'll be alright. Joking aside, I hope you're happy here.

Oh, and although my details say I am in West Sussex, and I am, I am just a few miles from Surrey and spend a lot of time there.

P.S. Plenty of Nightingales around here, plus cuckoo, nightjar, woodcock, firecrest ...

[whaleomeloette]

i shall look at the link!
i have to slap on the factor50 anyway because im paler than dita von teese!
im not remotely scouse which is a great blessing id think id cry if i was