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…
Greetings, fellow nature enthusiasts, my name is Ben Stockwell and I am the Senior Urban Rewilding Officer at Citizen Zoo. I'm thrilled to take you through the incredible Ealing Beaver…
Scientific name: Castor fiberConservation status: Globally the Eurasian Beaver is classified as “Least Concern” with population trends increasing (IUCN Red List). However, in Great Britain, the Beaver has a classification…
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…
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…
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…
Scientific name: Anguis fragilisConservation status: Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. Slow worms are one of the most…
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…
Back in September 2022, we launched our Hedgehog Highway project, having secured funding from two generous donors; the Charity of William Hobbayne, and The Freshwater Foundation. Together they donated £3,500,…
As the sun slowly set on the horizon, a small group of around 20 people gathered at Horsenden Farm to learn about Bats and how to lead Bat Walks. Paradise…
Conservation can be a contradictory thing at times. Like many people, I first got involved in conservation because of a love of wildlife and wild spaces. Over the years I…
I had the absolute pleasure of giving a guided tour of Horsenden today to two bright young students, Leshae and Kishan from the late Jamal Edwards’ Acton youth group, JE…
Dr Sean McCormack, Chair of Ealing Wildlife Group speaking outside town hall to the protest gathering On Tuesday 21st February 2023 EWG Chair Dr Sean McCormack spoke at the Warren…
https://youtu.be/qZP7QG-XHto Ealing Council's proposal for sports facilities at Warren Farm must be reconsidered. There are much better alternatives for sports provision that will not destroy wild green spaces that are…
Imperial College have come out with a statement today saying they have no plans for sports grounds on their land in the controversy surrounding Ealing Council’s ambitious plans for sports…
Following publication of plans (https://www.aroundealing.com/news/warren-farm-nature) to reinstate sports facilities at Warren Farm by Ealing Council leader Cllr Peter Mason which claims the compensation will be Local Nature Reserve (LNR) status…
Our Ealing hedgehog team have been swiftly setting up and collecting another 30 trail cams across Ealing allotment sites.. beavering away reviewing photos of Ealing wildlife, harvesting data to submit…
