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Britain’s Most Bijou Butterfly Makes Comeback on North Downs
Rising from the rubble of a derelict sports ground, Britain’s smallest butterfly, the small blue, is making a comeback at Surrey Wildlife Trust’s newest nature reserve, Priest Hill near Epsom,…
A Royal Visit
by Martin Giles When I heard the buzzing I thought another bumblebee had wandered in through the window and I got ready to usher it back outside. Then, when I…
Stag Hill By Name and Now Stag Hill By Nature
Stag Hill is believed to be so named because it was on the southern end of Forest of Windsor, reserved in medieval times for royal hunting parties. But since Guildford…
Two Tawny Owlets Rescued After 35-foot Drop From Nest
by Hugh Coakley Specialists rescuers from the Wildlife Aid Foundation performed a daring 35 foot (10m) climb up a swaying tree in Worplesdon to replace two one-week old tawny owlets…
Letter: You Can Find Insect Wildlife in Every Park and Garden
From Harry Eve There may be something of interest lurking in any tree, bush, verge or your local park. I found this female green crab spider on a tree in…
Extinction of Insects Threatens Surrey Wildlife, and Our Own Lives
A frightening new report from a group of Wildlife Trusts has revealed a drastic drop in insect numbers in Britain, with 41 species facing extinction. In 2017, the State of Surrey’s Nature…
An Abundance Of Butterflies On Broadstreet Common Near Fairlands
There is an abundance of butterflies on the wing at Broadstreet Common, near Fairlands, this year. And this could be part of a national phenomenon says the charity, Butterfly Conservation.…
New Swift Tower Nesting Site For Shalford
Swifts will soon have a new place to nest in Shalford thanks to a project funded by developer contributions and the Surrey Hills Trust Fund. Artist Will Nash has been…
Letter: What Is My Vocal Robin Saying?
From Harry Eve Malcolm Fincham has provided another great set of photos in his latest Birdwatcher’s Diary to brighten up these mid-winter days. I like “Into the water.” It captures…
An Unfortunate Injury Offers A Rare Close Up View Of A Lesser Known Bird
By Malcolm Fincham A photo submitted by Guildford Dragon readers Colin and Joan Mills has prompted me to write about one of our less mentioned birds, the siskin. Although frequently…
See Dragon story: GBC’s Explanation of Major Land Sale Notice Error ‘Borders on Arrogant’ Says Councillor
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