Walthamstow Wetlands Ringing Group
A volunteer group whose aim is to study the birds of Walthamstow Wetlands.
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peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
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Red grouse
The red grouse is an umistakeable bird - plump and round, with a gingery-red body as its name suggests. Found on upland heathlands, it is under threat from the nationwide, dramatic loss of these…
Black grouse
The male black grouse, or 'blackcock', is famed for its display behaviour, known as 'lekking'. A sight to behold, it fans out its tail and struts its stuff to show its…
My local takeaway
At dusk, when Dan’s done sharing his love for nature with others, he follows the terns and goes fishing and foraging for dinner. And often cooks it on the beach.
Local elections in England 2026
Local Council Elections are taking place across parts of England In May 2026. Councillors can play a major role in improving the serious state of our natural world. By making a commitment to pursue the below policies if elected, council candidates can stand up for nature.
Violet ground beetle
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
Local Nature Recovery Strategy for London
Londoners now have the chance to help shape the future of nature restoration in the capital! By sharing your ideas, you could help identify key areas where the recovery of wildlife species and…
Demand council candidates support nature for the Local elections 2018
Challenge your local election candidates to stand up for London's wildlife
London Green Infrastructure Framework and the London Local Nature Recovery Strategy launch
London Wildlife Trust welcome the publication of the London Local Nature Recovery Strategy and the London Green Infrastructure Framework by the Greater London Authority.
Ground-elder
Ground-elder was likely introduced into the UK by the Romans and has since become naturalised. A medium-sized umbellifer, it is an invasive weed of shady places, gardens and roadsides.
Ground-ivy
Despite its name, Ground-ivy is actually a member of the dead-nettle family. It is a clump-forming, aromatic plant that likes woodlands, hedgerows and damp places.
Local Communities stand to benefit from project to reunite Sydenham Hill and Dulwich Woods
A dynamic new project to reunite the ancient and popular woodlands of Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood in south London, is today announced by London Wildlife Trust.