As mentioned in the August newsletter outward migration will be in full flow, especially in the first couple of weeks of the month. In addition to the scarcer species mentioned…
Introduction In recent years, the decline in the population of Swifts, one of our most captivating birds, has been a cause for concern among conservationists. Swifts are known for their…
Scientific name: Apus apusConservation status: Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected by The Wildlife and Countryside…
Can you imagine finding yourself with some unexpected free time, tied to home but not much to do, and finding out that a pair of Peregrine Falcon chicks are preparing…
In my first blog for the Ealing Wildlife Group, it is perhaps appropriate for me to talk about bird song. We are now well into Spring (although on some days…
Our owl operation outcome has beenoverwhelmingly outstanding! We have baby barn owls! Watch the story unfold here! https://youtu.be/Wl4K6Q-9yxU
It's been two years in the making but at long last, the Ealing Hospital Peregrines have successfully fledged 3 chicks! Two females and one male as far as we can…
In recent days the Swifts are arriving back in Ealing! We have pretty much completed phase one of our Swift project, with about 60 boxes already up and ready for…
WHY DO BIRDS SING SO GAY? (from the song, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love”, originally by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers.) Wren singing, by Caroline Farrow It's just after…
We're very excited to have exceeded our funding goal to help save Ealing's Swifts. If you're not aware of the campaign you can read more here. But now, we are…
Swift illustration by @mx.momac on Instagram One of the biggest thrills of spring is when the beautiful and acrobatic swifts return to the UK after a long and perilous journey…
Back in 2018 EWG and the Council ranger team collaborated on a fundraising bid to erect owl nest boxes all over Ealing for Barn, Little and Tawny Owls, the three…
As the growing season winds down, people are starting to tidy their gardens and prepare them for winter. For wildlife friendly gardens and gardeners however, things are a little different, it's far less tidy, and far better for the wildlife! Here are 10 things a wildlife gardener can do to prepare the garden for winter that benefit both the garden and the wildlife.
The nights are drawing in and we’ve seen a bit more rain but it doesn’t mean that we need to stay indoors! The ‘there's no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing’…
Long time EWG member and nature photographer extraordinaire Nigel Bewley has put together two new photography tutorials for us! This one is about photographing birds in your garden and the…
Collect and plant tree seeds The best time to plant a tree was 50 years ago, the next best time is now! With climate change, biodiversity loss and loss of…
Having treated myself to a camera bird box for Christmas in 2018 I was disappointed to get no visitors to it on my 4th floor balcony in 2019, but can't…
While we’re all confined, I’ve noticed so many more people taking the time to watch and observe the beauty of nature around us. It’s a pleasure to see people posting…
