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August is a quiet month for Nature in Chobham .......

Birds have now largely stopped singing territorally.  The adults have worn dull feathers; the brown non-descript young skulk in dense foliage.

Chobham Common becomes hot and dry.   The sandy paths become deep and wearisome to walk on - especially in the heat of the day.

But despite all this it is glorious!  Why? - because in August Chobham Common is ablaze with purple - the common heather - 'Ling' is in flower.   It sweeps across the gentle slopes - as far as can be seen.  The air is pungent with a remembered aroma of honey taken from bees living in heather.

So on a warm sunny day, get out in the early morning before it becomes too hot and enjoy the sights and scents.