What to see in September
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…
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…
Though the month may be high summer for us it’s very much the start of the autumn rush for many of our birds, though some species will still be on…
Since Rachel Carson’s 1962 earth-shattering book Silent Spring, there have been numerous books about the calamities facing our natural world and many about enjoying and cherishing nature, so one is…
The Rev. Gilbert White, a man often considered to be the father of British natural history, is still commemorated in Ealing. It’s an odd term, “natural history” as if there…
So you want to enter a photo into the upcoming photo exhibition but you worry about the quality of your photos? Fear not I am here to help! First I’d…
It’s been a year since we officially opened the reserve and what a year it’s been! We finally got our pond! We found a Nathusius pipistrelle! We had frog spawn…
We tend to think about animals and birds as being native or indigenous species. They always have lived here, like the Robin, the Carrion Crow or the Wood Pigeon, as…
July can seem quieter for birds with most activity early or late in the day in the cooler temperatures. Also, many passerines (perching birds) are more elusive as their energies…
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…
Growth is now at its maximum, with foliage still fresh. June and July are good months for looking for wildflowers. Most noticeable this month will be the familiar Ox-eye Daisies,…
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…
The spring Bio Blitz for Costson Lane Nature Reserve took place on 29th April, and after what has felt like a very long winter, the weather gods smiled on us…
May is a month of abundance with rapid growth and lots of new families Though starting to flower in April, this year our Bluebells will be at their best this…
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…
I first heard of Warren Farm from the many diverse posts shared on the EWG Facebook page, seeing numerous photos of red kites, kestrels and skylarks soaring high above the…
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…
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.
Winter Berries provide a vital food source for birds, insects, and mammals when little other food is available. All of the following berries can be found growing wild and in gardens in Ealing. They are a great addition to any garden/greenspace to help the wildlife through the winter!