Wonder of the peregrine falcon
In a city dotted with towers and spires, there are plenty of places in London for peregrine falcons to make a home – including even above Parliament itself.
In a city dotted with towers and spires, there are plenty of places in London for peregrine falcons to make a home – including even above Parliament itself.
Like many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer is now making a comeback, particularly in our towns, where it…
Although introduced by the Normans, the fallow deer has been here so long that it is considered naturalised. Look out for groups of white-spotted deer in woodland glades.
The Atlantic salmon spends most of its life at sea, but makes an epic journey back to the river or stream in which it hatched to spawn. Look out for it in freshwater rivers in the north and west…
Great North Wood, project officer Edwin Malins looks back at the summer of 2018 as efforts to survey butterflies across the area were stepped up and hot weather saw purple hairstreaks leave their…
We're well into March now and spring is upon us in London. During my time as a Trainee, I’ve had the pleasure of working outside and witnessing the wonder that is the change of seasons. From…
Challenge your local election candidates to stand up for London's wildlife
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in…
Spring has most definitely sprung. We have passed that point where the first few buds flower, beyond the moment where bluebells make their presence known, and are well and truly in the swing of it…
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Join one of our Trainees, Jennifer, for a walk through the Great North Wood to discover some hidden surprises and treats!