Breeding bird results for 2024
The birds of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area are doing well. We hope that this trend continues through 2025.
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Breeding bird results for 2023
The birds of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area are doing well, but weather and habitat availability have taken their toll.
Read moreYateley Common
The nature trail starting at Wyndham's Pool is a great way to explore Yateley Common.
Read moreBarossa
Enjoy the fabulous landscape, fascinating wildlife and sense of history at Barossa on the Surrey / Berkshire border.
Read moreA view from the heath
We'd like to thank the RSPB for the wonderful article published today.
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Hazeley Heath
Today the spotlight's on Hazeley Heath, lovingly managed by the RSPB and Hart District Council.
Read moreEelmoor Marsh
Something a little bit different today, a peek into a corner of the Special Protection Area we don't normally get to see.
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What protects this landscape?
An update on how your local heaths is being protected and an appeal for your help.
Read moreWhitmoor Common
Continuing our tour of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area with a visit to this popular heath close to Guildford.
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Horsell Common
Immortalized in fiction by H G Wells, Horsell Common is very much a living nature reserve.
Read moreTweseldown Racecourse
Expect to see more than horses at Tweseldown Racecourse, a key heathland nature reserve in Hampshire.
Read moreBreeding bird results for 2022
The birds of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area are all doing well despite being impacted by tragic fires.
Read moreCaesar’s Camp, Farnham
Nothing to do with Roman emperors, Caesar's Camp near Farnham is part of the Defence Training Estate and a key heathland nature reserve.
Read moreChobham Common
Chobham Common is a key Thames Basin Heaths nature reserve. To appreciate its beauty and fragility, take a look at our gallery.
Read moreSheet’s Heath
Sheet's Heath is a small but important part of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area, take a look at our April 2022 gallery.
Read moreLightwater Country Park
Lightwater Country Park looks stunning at this time of year, take a look at our March 2022 gallery.
Read moreWe can all do our bit
We've got the signs, the wardens, the education sessions and the hashtags, what else can we all do to get the message out there?
Read moreListening for Woodlarks
Today we have a guest blog, from bird surveyor John Eyre, with his tips on looking and listening for woodlarks.
Read moreBreeding bird results for 2021
We're delighted to share the good news! The birds of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area are all doing well.
Read moreNervous anticipation
Sarah looks forward to summer, but the stakes are high! There are more than 30 heaths, heathland plantations and heathland training areas at high risk of wildfire.
Read moreFire Severity Index
The Fire Severity Index is issued daily by the Met Office for England & Wales and is forecast to climb to ‘very high’ by the weekend.
Read moreWhy we need your help!
Footage from last season shows exactly why we’re asking for your help in keeping to main paths and keeping dogs out of vegetation.
Read moreWho are the Thames Basin Heaths Partnership anyway?
A truly ground-breaking partnership of 11 local councils, 2 county councils, 3 county wildlife trusts, RSPB, Ministry of Defence, Forestry England and more.
Read moreNesting: March to September
Keeping to main paths from March to September really helps to protect the rare birds that nest on the ground.
Read moreProtection for local heaths
The Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area was setup to protect rare birds, but it does so much more than that.
Read more‘Greenspace on your doorstep’
Explore our directory of over 70 country walks across Surrey, Hampshire & Berkshire.
Read more10,000 years of heathland
A recent scientific study has revealed the true antiquity of our local heathland landscape.
Read moreRare birds breeding in record numbers
Kicking off the new year with a good news story! The Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area is in its 15th year and the birds it was created to protect are breeding in record numbers.
Read moreHeathland Hounds member blog: Hampshire Search & Rescue Dogs
Today we hear from Gill, a member of Heathland Hounds and a volunteer with Hampshire Search and Rescue Dog team. A different angle on life on the Thames Basin Heaths.
Read more#Heathland at home
News of amazing activities for you and your family to do at home. Free downloads, instruction sheets and resources!
Read moreCountryside access, wildlife and you
What does the law say about our use and enjoyment of outdoor spaces and the protection of wildlife? Read our thorough guide.
Read moreSchools and the heath: Making connections with nature
Our education team have been helping children at Holy Trinity School's lunchtime Nature Club to explore the wildlife of the school grounds and beyond. Education Officer Michael explains more...
Read moreTake action! Conservation volunteering opportunities near you
Volunteering is a brilliant way to get active, learn exciting new skills and take action to protect wonderful wildlife. In this feature, Education Officer Michael introduces a page full of fantastic local opportunities.
Read moreA magical world in the midst of busy south-east England
If you've been taking your local heath for granted, think again, this heather-clad landscape is rarer than rainforest! Sarah introduces the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area and the ground-breaking strategy in place to protect it.
Read moreK9 fire patrol
Could you and your four-legged friend help stop wildfires on our beautiful heathlands?
Read moreReporting and preventing fires!
Please help us protect lives and precious habitat by knowing what to do if you see a heathland fire.
Read moreThe early lizard catches the sun
Warden Jamie shares his love of native reptiles! Starting with the first spring sightings of common lizards on the heaths.
Read moreAsh Ranges and suggested alternatives
Useful information for regular visitors to Ash Ranges and a couple of recommendations for nearby alternatives.
Read moreBirding beginnings: A sign of a new season
How are your bird identification skills? Follow Warden Nick's journey as he progresses from an amateur birdwatcher to...ahem...a slightly less amateur birdwatcher.
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