November saw a nice run of scarcities including the second pintail and third and fourth woodcocks of the year.

October saw five species added to the Wetland's year list with three smart drake common scoter and a pintail - both the first for two years - as well as a grey plover the highlights. Lesser…

October can be a frustrating month here. It is the month when more rare birds arrive in the UK than any other, but these birds rarely make it far inland. Here we are lucky to see a few of the late…

East London, a hot pot of culture bubbling away at our feet. It’s well known for wonderful diversity, amazing food and some of the best pubs in the city. But what can we see when we look harder?…

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.