The global African and Caribbean diaspora have been fundamental to shaping and inspiring London’s history, culture and growth for centuries. You only need to look at the legacy of African and…

Autumn is a wonderful time to visit one of the 36 nature reserves we care for in London. Marvel at the changing colours of the leaves, collect shiny conkers and spot exciting fungi springing up…

September is always an unpredictable month here. Whilst it is the peak of the autumn migration season, it can often be a month with a lot of good weather, and this sometimes means that the…

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…

Historically August has been one of the best birding months of the year here. There are plenty of common passage migrants which we are almost certain to see, and the month usually brings the odd…

Pollution in our rivers, lakes and waterways has a devastating impact on our wildlife.

Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.

Summer saw excellent breeding records including the first ever fledged barnacle goose, solid wader passage and the usual crop of out-of-season oddities, wigeon, spotted flycatcher and black…

July is usually a quiet month here. There is always some hope of getting an unusual bird either through post-breeding dispersal or from an early autumn migrant, but over the years good birds in…

The loping bulbous lilac-coloured plumes (‘racemes’ or panicles) of buddleia (or buddleja [1] ) that emerge in July are now a characteristic feature of London’s summertime flora.