I hope we will be shown around by the warden or one of his assistants. Tice’s Meadow is on the borders of Waverley, Rushmoor and Guildford boroughs and is owned by a consortium of 6 local councils. Water comes in from the aquifer beneath and the level has an uncontrolled range of 4 metres, making management challenging. It’s a top site in Southern England for birders and aiming to become a Dragonfly Hotspot.

Image credit: Tice’s Meadow by David Hepper