A community website from WCRA – the Westfield Common Residents' Association – based in Westfield, Woking, UK

There is a large resident population of Roe Deer in Westfield Common and if you are particularly lucky you may spot individuals or small herds at the road side or even galloping down your road. Below is a photo of a deer in no 8 Moor Lane taken on  27 June 2011. This particular deer has been spotted on other occasions foraging in gardens They are delightful but motorists should be on their guard  [ Read More ]

Hoe Valley Scheme has displaced deer onto the roads – motorists and nature lovers urged to slow down

Common Frog spotted in Moor Lane, 26 April 09. Conservation status The common frog is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside act 1981. This species is not listed by the IUCN. Populations can be threatened in areas where breeding ponds are disturbed or polluted. Whilst not an endangered species per se, its a good indicator species demonstrating that the natural environment is viable to support a variety of amphibians including  [ Read More ]

Spotted in Moor Lane on the 19th April. Conservation status Although they are protected in Britain under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, their numbers continue to decline across Europe. They are vulnerable to urbanisation, agricultural change and pollution of their habitat. Smooth Newts are protected by law in Great Britain against being sold or traded in any way. In Northern Ireland they are fully protected this prohibiting killing, injuring,  [ Read More ]

Photo of a Green Woodpecker spotted in Moor Lane. This bird species is officially classified by the RSPB as having ‘Amber status’ indicating that the species has declined in last 25 years. More info can be found on the informative RSPB site here: Green Woodpecker. Another reason to cherish the Westfield Common Area.

Westfield Common is an important local conservation spot and features a multitude of rare animals and plants.