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March is peak time for frogspawn Even though, with global warming, it is sometimes sighted nowadays as early as December, now is when you are most likely to see it Although frogs turn up almost anywhere damp and sheltered on land throughout the year, they have to lay their eggs (the spawn) in water because they are amphibians, creatures that can exist in both elements, depending on the circumstances So, at this time of year, they travel from...
Read MoreSkylarks are one of the UK's most iconic songbirds but did you know they nest on the ground The uniform habitat of the Mill Field on Banstead Heath is an ideal breeding ground for Skylarks and the meadow supports a healthy breeding population of birds During the nesting season you can enjoy their song-flight above nesting territories as the birds pair up and build their nests Skylarks will raise two to three broods of young each year simply...
Read MoreDear Volunteers, What a miserable spate of weather we are experiencing It looks like there is a chance the wet weather will still be hanging around for our volunteer work party next week, I won’t let rain dampen our spirits though, we have a fun and rewarding task set on Park Downs this month! Last month the team grappled with birch and woody scrub removal on Banstead Downs There’s no denying it, digging out the...
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