April is one of the months which is all about migration. Much of the month is very predictable, with the various common passage migrants and returning breeding birds generally arriving within a…

After March's fireworks, April's birding was solid rather than spectacular although a remarkable five Common Redstarts meant there was plenty of colour as well as activity, The month saw…

The global African and Caribbean diaspora have been fundamental to shaping and inspiring London’s history, culture and growth for centuries. You only need to look at the legacy of African and…

April is often the best birding month of the year here. Although we usually say goodbye to the last of our winter visitors, most of the birds which breed locally return. We also get stop-offs and…

April again lived up to its reputation as the best birding month of the year, Although there was no outright rarity, black-necked grebes, osprey, tree pipit, ring ouzel and avocets were among the…

As part of Black History Month, we spoke to Lester Holloway, Editor of the Voice newspaper, about his role in the campaign that saved a large part of Wormwood Scrubs from destruction in the 80s;…

Chris Farthing's bird highlights of April 2020

April is always an interesting month here, and in some years can be the best birding month of the year. It is the peak time for the return of our summer breeding birds but also a good time to see…