Frays Farm Meadows
One of the finest examples of rare wet grazing meadows in London and part-designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), near Uxbridge, Hillingdon.
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peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
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Frays Island and Mabey's Meadow
Alder and willow woodland set between the Rivers Colne and Frays in West Drayton, rich in aquatic life.
Huckerby's Meadows
Wildlife flourishes in this pastoral site, whilst above, planes start their descent to Heathrow Airport.
Gutteridge Wood and Meadows
An ancient oak and hazel coppice woodland and adjacent associated meadows in North Hillingdon. The woodland is carpeted with brilliant bluebells in spring and a year-long haven for birds and…
Yeading Brook Meadows
Wild flowers and grasses dominate this large expanse of meadow in West London’s Yeading Valley, hosting an array of insect life.
HS2 haulage road could devastate Hillingdon wildlife
Experts have repeated warnings that a proposed HS2 haulage road that would slice through Hillingdon’s Frays Farm Meadows and Uxbridge Golf Course could devastate local wildlife.
Celebrating the opening of Huckerby’s Meadows
Nature reserve next to Heathrow Airport opened by London Wildlife Trust
Ten Acre Wood and Meadows
A century-old oak plantation over hazel coppice, providing a marvellous source of berries for birds in Hillingdon.
Bank vole
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.
Field vole
With a population of 75 million, the field vole is one of the UK's most common mammals. Hidden among the vegetation of grassland, heathland and moorland, it is not as easily spotted as the…
Meadow grasshopper
The meadow grasshopper can be found in damp, unimproved pastures and meadows throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the…
Meadow buttercup
Meadow buttercup is a tall and stately buttercup, with buttery-yellow flowers that pepper meadows, pastures, gardens and parks with little drops of sunshine.