Join local expert Graham Cotten for a morning walk across the Common to see and hear a variety of birds, both residents and summer visitors. Walk starts from the Stew Pond car park on Christ Church Road (B280) at 7.30 am. Meeting point is through the gallows gate opposite the entrance and a few yards up the track by the noticeboard. Please wear suitable clothes and footwear - the Common is wet - and do bring binoculars.
Please be assured that this notice is a hoax and nothing to do with the ECA. If any dog owners are anxious, neither we, nor the EEBC Countryside Team, have ever heard of dogs locally being attacked by birds of prey. Peregrine Falcons mostly take birds in flight, with perhaps the occasional mouse or young rabbit. Even the larger female weighs less than 1.3 kg, so is unlikely to want a fight with a solidly built mammal with sharp teeth. Flight feathers and light-weight hollow bones are just too easily damaged.
Sightings of more than one or two birds over the Common are unusual, ten would be astonishing.
Much more impressive than the nonsense in this fake is the fact that Peregrines have been measured at speeds of at least 240 mph - the fastest animal on earth!
Should you have seen other notices, you will also have realised that we are not providing free cakes or banning people without dogs. 9 Apr 24
In 1974, Ted Dowman, a resident of The Wells, wrote a letter to a local newspaper complaining of motorists driving on the grass at Stamford Green. It struck a chord; others contacted him and the Epsom Common Association was formed. Remarkably it has survived until today, so we plan to celebrate the 50th anniversary.
For the first time in several years, it is again possible to have clear views across Stamford Green Pond from both the bridge over the outlet stream and nearby benches. The removal of some trees and scrub followed many requests from the ECA and local residents. Funding was provided by an EEBC Community Infrastructure Levy grant organised by Cllr. Steve Bridger. The work was carried out by contractor under the direction of the EEBC’s Tree Officer and Countryside Manager. The improved views are very welcome, while much of the habitat has been retained. Thanks to all involved.