Raven
The raven is famous for being the imposing, all-black bird that guards the Tower of London. Wild birds live in forests, and upland and coastal areas in the north and west of the UK.
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peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
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London plane
The London plane tree is, as its name suggests, a familiar sight along the roadsides and in the parks of London. An introduced and widely planted species, it is tough enough to put up with city…
Story time at the Shot Tower - London Wildlife Trust X Emma's Earth Tales
London Wildlife Trust invite you to join Emma’s Earth Tales for story time at the Shot Tower on the first Tuesday of the month (July - Sept 2025).
Snow bunting
Only a few pairs of snow bunting breed here, so look out for this striking black-and-white bird in winter around Scotland, the North West and the East coast of England.
Explore London's wildlife
Explore London's wildlife
London's Living Landscapes
London’s Living Landscapes initiative seeks to protect, conserve and enhance the capital’s wildlife.
Walk London's Waterways
This winter, discover a hidden side of London and explore the rivers, lakes and canals - as well as the wildlife that can be found there - with our walking and wildlife-spotting guide.
The truth about London's reptiles
Keeping it Wild Trainee Lee tackles the negative stigma and reveals more about London's reptiles.
London's pavement wildlife
It's a testament to the powerful spirit of nature when a dandelion pushes through cracks on the pavement or a vibrant sprig of pink blooms emerges from beneath a lamppost.
Snow flea
This flightless relative of the scorpionfly roams across clumps of moss in winter.
Animals of London
London design house Run for the Hills has released an illustrated typographic map of our capital, with 20% of its sales going towards London Wildlife Trust.
Find London's dragonflies and damselflies
We are looking for 'Dragonfly Detectives' to help us find London’s hawkers, chasers, skimmers and damsels.