What will this spring bring for London’s nature?
Our Director of Conservation Mathew Frith ponders what the lockdown means for London's wildlife.
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Senses of spring: smells of spring
Although somewhat subtler than our most dramatic sights and sounds of the season, spring smells are still exciting and fresh. They could be easily missed in the hustle and bustle of London life, but if you only stop a moment to take in the scents of spring, you'll be in for a treat.
The senses of spring
Spring’s arrival in London brings a delight for the senses! The fresh sights, sounds and smells that come with this season of new life, make spring the perfect time to connect with nature.
The official start date of spring is the day of the Spring Equinox, falling this year on the 20th March – this is the first day of astronomical spring. But London’s wildlife has been gearing up to spring for some time now, from our gardens and parks to London’s woodlands and wetlands, signs of spring can be felt all around.
Spring is here for us all to enjoy, and this season we encourage you to discover the wonders of nature in London!
The official start date of spring is the day of the Spring Equinox, falling this year on the 20th March – this is the first day of astronomical spring. But London’s wildlife has been gearing up to spring for some time now, from our gardens and parks to London’s woodlands and wetlands, signs of spring can be felt all around.
Spring is here for us all to enjoy, and this season we encourage you to discover the wonders of nature in London!
Senses of spring: sounds of spring
The sound of spring begins quietly at first, but as the season goes on, it rises to a crescendo as more wildlife voices join the chorus of new life. From just outside your window all the way to the depths of London’s nature reserves, the sounds of spring can be enjoyed by all throughout our city.
Senses of spring: sights of spring
The first sights of spring bring a joyful splash of colour and life to the gloomy landscape of the colder months. We welcome these signs of new life and the message they bring, that warmer weather and longer days are just around the corner.
Senses of spring: in touch with spring
Getting outdoors and experiencing the natural world through touch is a wonderful way to connect with nature in spring. From the feel of grass or the elements on our skin, to getting our hands dirty in the garden, spring offers plenty of new ways to discover wildlife through our senses.
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Over the past ten days, as London has increasingly moved towards lockdown, the eruption of spring’s energy has become evermore apparent – and giving perhaps a joyous sense of hope.
Seeking the wild lights of London
The glow-worm (a light-emitting beetle) is one of Britain’s most remarkable and yet mysterious insects which has enchanted people for generations. However, surveys and anecdotal evidence suggest that numbers of glow-worm are in sharp decline in London (and other parts of Britain). In some areas, numbers appear to be so low that they could become extinct in the capital. Therefore, we are appealing for people to keep an eye out for glow-worms to help us get a better understanding of their whereabouts in London.