Butterflies and Moths Report 2014 This year has been a memorable year for butterflies locally. Recent colonists Green Hairstreak and Ringlet consolidated and extended their range during 2014, and in addition to our regular […]
New butterfly and moth report out Read More »
The November WeBS count for the British Trust for Ornithology is usually an interesting one, with wildfowl numbers building up as the UK benefits from influxes of dabbling and diving
Gadwall numbers leap again 9 November 2014 Read More »
On a lovely autumn morning, 30 people, a small baby and a dog gathered in Bush Wood for a fungus walk led by Tricia Moxey. Although Tricia warned that there
Fungus Foray in Bush Wood – 25 October 2014 Read More »
Jordan Thomas who is an Epping forest Keeper brought along his collection of deer antlers and skulls to show us. We were surprised how heavy they were! There
Nature Club October 2014 Read More »
As of 22nd October, the species list for the 5th October bio-blitz in Wanstead Park stands at 148, excluding plants and lichens. Probably the most popular activity on the
Bio-blitzing Perch Pond – 5 October 2014 Read More »
Every autumn it happens. But it’s still exciting when it does – the gradual filling out of Wanstead Park’s lakes with wintering wildfowl. Last year the clear winners were
Waterbird numbers start to climb Read More »
The day dawned frosty, but with hardly a cloud in the sky by 10am it was warm and sunny as people assembled in Wanstead Park
Bio-blitzing the Park – 5 October 2014 Read More »
Sunday 5th October 10:00 outside the tea hut in Wanstead Park (100 metres north of the Northumberland Avenue entrance) On Sunday 5th October we will be
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Last winter, Wanstead Park attracted record numbers of Gadwall. This year it seems to have hit the jackpot with Pochard. In recent years, this duck has adopted a habit of
Pochard numbers hit new heights Read More »
Wanstead Flats was at its very best for early autumn migrant birds on Sunday morning, 31st August, with a lovely selection of chats, warblers and flycatchers, and a few Swallows
Migrants in good numbers on Wanstead Flats Read More »