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Enjoyed a delightful encounter with one of the more adventurous residents of our garden last night.

It's stag beetle season! These incredible insects, the UK's largest beetle, were once common,. particularly in southern regions, but their numbers are sadly decreasing. If you want to support stag beetles, please report any sightings at stagbeetles.ptes.org #greatstaghunt

Long Lane Wood 🌳#thicktrunktuesday

Long Lane Wood #trees #croydon

While it may not be as famous as its esteemed and listed counterpart in the main Lloyd Park playing field, this towering oak tree in the Coombe Park area never fails to captivate.

Experience the magic of the dawn chorus on Sunday 11 May at South Norwood Country Park. The walk starts at 5am from outside the Visitor Centre and will last for 1.5- 2 hours. Spaces are limited - email friendsofsncp@gmail.com now. #dawnchorus

@richard_dubourg Shirley Hills.

@CrikeyCroydon Whereabouts?

Ok, so the photo's not going to win any wildlife photography awards, but such a delight to see a roe deer buck in #Croydon woodland this morning.

@joolz97 This was in the foothills of Shirley Hills, but have seen them all over south and even central Croydon.

@CrikeyCroydon Which woodland? Saw what looked like the back end of a deer in Croydon last week

@joolz97 That's wonderful to hear, Julie, particularly as Croydon gets such terrible press as a concrete wasteland, when in fact it has so much beautiful green space to enjoy.

@CrikeyCroydon I’ve just returned to Croydon after 2 1/2 years in Margate. As soon as I entered Selsdon woods I knew I was “ home” The woodlands around here are awesome. There’s nothing like the feeling of being surrounded by trees, flowers and birdsong. Sunday afternoon was magical

The famous horse/dragon of Selsdon Wood Nature Reserve! If you want to learn more about this magnificent 200-acre expanse of ancient woodland and fields, consider joining one of the upcoming guided walks.

Just beyond the Croydon border, Farleigh in Tandridge offers some idyllic rural views.

Delicate clusters of forget-me-nots gracing the verges of Croydon's Oaks Lane.

Join a spring fungi foray at South Norwood Country Park on Sunday 27 April and celebrate this unique nature reserve's fascinating and varied fungi. Only 20 places, so email friendsofsncp@gmail.com asap if interested. @FriendsofSNCP

If you're feeling a bit "peckish" after admiring the myriad waterfowl at the Croydon oasis that is South Norwood Lake (or "Lakes" if you're old-school), why not pop into the Lake Cafe. This cosy spot welcomes well-behaved dogs, and is vegan and gluten-free friendly!

Ashburton Park #thicktrunktuesday #croydon

Wonderful to see the South Norwood Lake brontosauruses soaking up the spring sunshine this morning.

Selsdon Sunset vibes 🌳🍂🌅 #croydon

@DanielJamesFin3 🌞

GOOD MORNING, SANDERSTEAD! 😍 @CrikeyCroydon