Truck-load of rubbish cleared from Welsh Harp Reservoir
Sixty volunteers remove dumped items including prams and trolleys from nature reserve
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peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
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Wild events this winter
Join London Wildlife Trust this winter for some wild events, including guided walks and festive workshops!
Events at Walthamstow Wetlands
Built in 1894, the Engine House at Walthamstow Wetlands is a unique heritage destination which has been recently redeveloped to combine its original architectural features with modern amenities. Situated on Europe’s largest urban wetlands reserve, the Engine House can host a range of events with stunning views across the reservoirs of Walthamstow Wetlands and the London skyline itself.
Brent goose
The brent goose flies to the UK for the milder winter. Two populations arrive: those with dark bellies can be found around Eastern England; while those with pale bellies can be found in the North…
Events at Walthamstow Wetlands
Find out what's going on at Walthamstow Wetlands.
Events at Woodberry Wetlands
The historic Grade II listed Coal House at Woodberry Wetlands makes an idyllic venue with its waterside view over 11 hectares of sweeping reeds, wildflower meadow, and woodland wildlife habitat.
Family Learning Events
Join London Wildlife Trust and get connected to nature in the city with all of the family.
Welsh poppy
The Welsh poppy is a plant of damp and shady places, roadsides and hillsides. It is also a garden escapee. It flowers over summer, attracting nectar-loving insects.
Reservoir Logs - December 2023 round-up
A long-staying oystercatcher - an unusual winter record in London - was the highlight of a very dull month at the Wetlands. December also brought a small cold-weather passage of wigeon and lapwing…
Reservoir Logs - September 2023 round-up
The spectacular sight of 11 Spoonbills over the Wetlands was the undoubted highlight of September. A long-staying Caspian Gull, two Garganey, the second Short-eared Owl of the year and a good…
David Bradshaw's Reservoir Logs - April 2024
April again lived up to its reputation as the best birding month of the year, Although there was no outright rarity, black-necked grebes, osprey, tree pipit, ring ouzel and avocets were among the…
David Bradshaw's Reservoir Logs - August 2024
All-too-brief visits by ruddy shelduck - perhaps the first record for 20 years - and cattle egrets were the highlights of an otherwise disappointing month. While a good range of waders moved…