Chobham CommonChobham Common covers over 1.300 acres and is one of the few remaining examples of lowland heath in the world. It is currently owned by Surrey County Council and managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust. Heathlands are one of the most ancient British landscapes, originally created by prehistoric farmers who managed this open countryside resulting in a wonderful, wildlife rich, patchwork of mini-habitats.
Chobham Common is recognised for its variety of birds with over 100 different species having been recorded here. These include Dartford Warbler, Hobby, Buzzard, Woodlark, Nightjar and Woodcock.Over 300 species of wild flower grow here including sundews, marsh gentians, and native orchids.Frogs, toads, newts, adders, grass snakes, common and sand lizards, slow worms and 25 species of mammal can also be found. Chobham Common is recognised as one of the best British sites for insects and spiders. It is the premier site for ladybirds, bees and wasps. Some 29 species of butterfly are found here, among them the rare Silver - studded Blue, and 22 types of dragonfly hover and dart above the heathland pools.
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