Summer wildlife

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© Chris Gomersall/2020VISION

Where to see wildlife

Summer wildlife

During summer wildlife reaches its peak

Summer in Surrey is an amazing time to experience wildlife. With vast heathlands and dozens of chalk grasslands to explore, you're never far from a fantastic Trust reserve to experience summer wildlife at its best.

Top summer wildlife experiences

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 © Charlie Hoare

Basking reptiles

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Nightjar

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus adult brooding chicks (bill of chick visible poking out of breast) Suffolk Sandlings Spring / summer - David Tipling/2020VISION

Churring nightjars

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Yellow rattle

© Lee Schofield

Wonderful wildflowers

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Broad bodied chaser

© Vicky Nall

Amazing insects

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Reserves to visit in summer

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