During summer wildlife reaches its peak. Our heathlands burst into bloom, chalk grasslands put on a fine display and reptiles and insects are out in abundance.
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

© Charlie Hoare

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

© Lee Schofield
Wonderful wildflowers
Surrey is home to spectacular heathlands, wildflower meadows and chalk downland that are bursting with summer blooms.

© Vicky Nall
Amazing insects
Stag beetles, butterflies, damsel and dragonflies. Summer is a great time for insect spotting.