Let it grow!
If you’re keen on wildlife, the growing clamour for “No Mow May” is hard to ignore. In this article, I look into the emergence of this movement, and consider its pros …
A rare amphibian in Ealing?
Ealing is home to a population of a beautiful yet declining species of amphibian; the Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus) the largest of the three native newt species in the …
Hedgehog Highways project phase two kick-off
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at our recent Hedgehog habitat creation events. We held these in Northala Fields and Acton Park to kick off the second …
Brown Hairstreak eggs across the borough
There was great excitement in 2023 when a Brown Hairstreak butterfly (Thecla belulae) was spotted at Paradise Fields. The butterfly is hard to spot, and the males like to hang …
Our Peregrine pair have done it again!
After the saga of the Ealing Peregrines, I wrote last month, I promise to keep this article short(er)! We couldn’t have a newsletter all about eggs without mentioning the egg-xtraordinary …
Hedgehogs are the UK’s most loved animal!
The Hedgehog is not only considered a gardener’s best friend, they’ve also won our hearts being Britain’s favourite UK animal, but they are in serious decline! Last year many of …
It’s a Peregrine thing; the Ealing love story!
A love story of epic proportions has been acted out on the roof of Ealing Hospital and via a live cam with a pair of Peregrines successfully caring for and …
Where to visit this month, Walpole Park
Walpole Park is a fairly formal park situated in the heart of Ealing. Despite the formality of the mown grass and specimen trees, it can be a pretty good place …
