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peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION

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Sand martin

The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.

Species

House martin

As its name suggests, the house martin can be spotted nesting in the eaves of houses in our towns and villages. Its intricate mud nests take days to build and are often returned to and used in…

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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.
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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.
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Family Learning Events

Join London Wildlife Trust and get connected to nature in the city with all of the family.
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How to identify swifts, swallows and martins

Learn how to identify swifts, swallows and martins. These birds are all summer visitors to the UK. Here's how you can find the difference between a swift and a swallow or work out what kind of martin you could have spotted!
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Pine marten

Largely confined to the north of the UK, the rare pine marten is mostly nocturnal and very hard to spot. Reintroductions are helping it make a comeback.