Mick Rock from West Molesey took these beautiful photos of the local ecology in Hurst Park.

He said: “Following the rediscovery last year of autumn squill, it has just been announced that the ‘Hurst Park (inc. Hurst Meadows) Site of Nature Conservation Importance’ (SNCI) has been extended to give protection to this rare and delicate flower.

“Although recorded here in the 19th century, it has not been seen for many years and probably only came to light due to less summer mowing last year which allowed the plants to mature and flower in August.

“This is its only known location in Surrey, and is a very welcome addition to the wonderfully diverse flora and fauna to be found in the meadows and on the Thames riverside.

“This traditional Thames flood meadow is also home to other rare plants such as large burnet and bee orchid; and 23 species of butterfly have been recorded here, including those with nationally decreasing populations such as brown argus, small copper and Essex skipper and Small Heath.”