Identify tracks & signs
Wildlife can sometimes be hard to spot, especially if it is nocturnal. But the signs that animals frequent an area can be a good start to discovering all kinds of species, from rare otters to common rabbits.
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How to identify...
Learn how to identify a range of wildlife species, tracks and signs.
Children's Events this Summer
Events for children this summer at Nower Wood, near Leatherhead.
Identifying birds of prey
Few birds inspire awe as often as birds of prey, those athletic aerial predators that rule the roost when it comes to the food chain.
What's on
Wildlife themed events, activities, courses and things to do with Surrey Wildlife Trust.
Identify owls
A guide to identifying the UK's owls
Running an event on our land
Permission is required to run any event or organised activity on our land where there is a Leader in charge.
Identify UK snakes
Grass snake or adder? The UK has three species of grass snake, adder and smooth snake. Want to know how to identify British snakes? Read our guide to work out what snake you've spotted.
Injured wildlife
As a conservation organisation, Surrey Wildlife Trust cannot treat sick or injured wildlife. If you find an animal that is trapped or hurt please contact your nearest wildlife rescue centre.
Event Photography & Filming Consent
Photography and filming consent
How to run a fundraising event
Here are some hints if you are thinking of running a fundraising event. There are some ideas to help you get started.
Channelled wrack
This yellow-brown seaweed grows in tufts at the very top of rocky shores. Its fronds curls at the sides, creating the channel that gives Chanelled Wrack its name.