South East Region

Otmoor, Oxforshire – the RSPB wetland. Carefully managed to restore the wetland to it’s true wetland status. As well as the wonderful birdlife there are many botanical gems.

Further information:
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/o/otmoor

Paxton Pits, Cambridgeshire – A flooded quarry in East Anglia. Recently converted to a wildlife haven with several different lakes. Sightings include Sedge Warbler, Nightingale, Blackcap, Cuckoo and plenty more.

Further information:
www.paxton-pits.org.uk

For the summer holidays and for those that like Rockpooling here's a place to visit with the website for more details.

Botany Bay – Kent. www.thebeachkioskatbotanybaykent.co.uk

Esher Common has over 3,300 species of fungi. Together with adjacent Oxshott Heath it is an SSSI and one of the country's important fungus areas.

Esher Common's mix of heath, plantations, ancient woodland, grassland and bogs help make it the best place in the UK for fungi. Things not to miss, Anemone Stinkhorn - only found here. Velvet tooth, Cauliflower Mushroom and Fly Agaric.

For further information: www.elmbridge.gov.uk or www.surreycc.gov.uk