Looking for a wholesome half term adventure? Even in February, Limpsfield Common is bursting with quiet woodland magic – you just need to slow down and tune in. How about printing off one of our scavenger hunt sheets to enjoy spotting wildlife with your family…

🦊 Wildlife to Spot this February Half Term

With the trees still bare, it’s a wonderful time for wildlife watching. Keep an eye out for:

• Foxes weaving through the undergrowth
• Busy squirrels chasing through the canopy – and if you’re very lucky, you might spot the Chart’s rare white squirrel
• Blue tits and flocks of long-tailed tits
• Tiny firecrests flickering through evergreens
• A nuthatch creeping up a tree trunk
• Jays and magpies flashing bold colours between branches
• Red kites soaring high overhead

On grey, still days you may even hear the gentle hoot of an owl echoing through the woodland.

🐑 Signs of Early Spring

Look out for catkins forming on hazel branches – one of the first signs that spring is on its way.

Down at Yalden Spring, frogs and toads are beginning to spawn – a fascinating sight for children and adults alike (please enjoy from a respectful distance).

And in the fields near Ridlands Grove, you may spot some early lambs – a lovely reminder that the seasons are slowly turning.

🦉 Woodland Homes

Around Ridlands Grove you’ll notice owl houses, bat boxes and bird nesting boxes tucked high in the trees, quietly supporting the Common’s thriving ecosystem.

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A Gentle Reminder 💚

Limpsfield Common is a shared and much-loved space. To help protect its wildlife and keep everyone safe and happy this half term:

• Please keep dogs under close control and use leads where appropriate, especially near livestock and ponds.
• Always clear up after your dog.
• Please keep dogs and children out of the ponds, and do not throw sticks, logs or other objects into the water – it harms delicate pond life and spawning amphibians.
• Encourage children to enjoy exploring without disturbing habitats.

Thank you for helping us care for this special place.

Wrap up warm, enjoy the fresh air, and let us know what you discover on your woodland wander 🌲✨

Head to our flora and fauna page for spotter sheets.