Comma Butterfly at Walthamstow Wetlands
Wildlife at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It also forms part of the Lee Valley Special Protection Area and is on the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.
The ten reservoirs offer a haven for overwintering wildfowl, such as pochard and gadwall, and are regionally important for breeding birds such as grey heron, tufted duck and little egret.
Swifts visit during the spring and kingfisher and peregrine falcon can be seen all year round.
In addition to birds, Walthamstow Wetlands is home to invertebrates such as damselflies, dragonflies, speckled wood butterflies and thick-kneed beetles, and a number of different species of bats and amphibians.
News from Walthamstow Wetlands
David Bradshaw's Reservoir Logs - March 24 round-up
A flock of crossbills and a nuthatch - both genuine rarities at the Wetlands - were the stand-out birds in March. The month also saw…
David Bradshaw’s reservoir logs: January 2024 roundup
The first long-tailed duck for five years helped get the New Year off to a flying start. January also saw the first red-crested pochard…
Reservoir Logs - December 2023 round-up
A long-staying oystercatcher - an unusual winter record in London - was the highlight of a very dull month at the Wetlands. December…
