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Whitmoor Common

Surrey  >  United Kingdom

An area of heathland right next to Guildford. Good for Dugorepa grmuša and Leganj.

Added* by Ben_TK
Most recent update 16 maj 2024

Description

Whitmoor Common is an open heathland surrounded by forest. The heathland has various birds including Crnoglava travarka and a small population of Dugorepa grmuša. In summer evenings, Leganj and sometimes Šumska šljuka can be found. The surrounding forests can get birds including Kratkokljuni puzić, Sojka, Zelena žuna, and other common forest birds. To the east, a walk around Britton's Pond can get various waterfowl species as well.

Details

Access

Whitmoor Common is located just north of Guildford. There are two car parks, one for the forest and heathland and one for Britten's Pond. Click on a P in the map for directions to a parking. The circular walk indicated on the map is about 2 miles.

Terrain and Habitat

Moors/heathland , Forest , Pond

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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