Category Archives: Wildlife and Nature

The Battlebridge Cockatiel

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

A fantastic sight at Battlebridge Basin on the Regent's Canal behind King's Cross Station today: this beautiful cockatiel swooping over the canal with its distinctive cry. (Photo: Jean James.) Although we think it must have escaped from someone's home not too … Continue reading →

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Camley Street Festival Sunday 6th September – it’s free, all welcome

Posted on August 20, 2009 by William Perrin

Alison O'Connor sent this in from the London Wildlife trust – if you haven't been to the Camley Street Park yet it's a wonderful urban wildlife habitat on the banks of the canal well worth a short walk from Kings … Continue reading →

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A Camley Street family day out

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

London Wildlife Trust's Camley Street Natural Park is celebrating the summer holidays with all sorts of activities – from discovering minibeasts to recycling. A great fun opportunity to learn about the wonders of nature in local habitats, and all just … Continue reading →

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London ‘needs two million trees’

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

King's Cross leads the way, thanks to local activists particularly John Ashwell, aiding London's need to become low carbon. But more needs to be done and that more is more trees, greenwalls and greenspace. This from the BBC's website today: An … Continue reading →

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Kings Cross Magpies to turn left at Pentonville Rise!

Posted on December 28, 2008 by William Perrin

The Buslane on Pentonville Road is no longer open for magpies.  According to recent road changes magpies must now turn left into Pentonville Rise like all other road users.  Offenders will be charged 120 Pounds minimum penalty by the local … Continue reading →

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Save the endangered House Sparrow!

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

This is the beautiful House Sparrow, also known as the Cockney Sparra. It is an endangered species in our cities, particularly in London where it used to be so common. It's a lovely bird to watch, full of fun and chatter. … Continue reading →

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Insect farm in Bingfield Park promises more birdlife

Posted on November 2, 2008 by William Perrin

What used to be a dead tree in Bingfield Park is now an insect farm.  The Greenspace folk at the council (thanks to Ranger Lawrence) have been trying to figure out ways to improve the park's biodiversity.  There is very … Continue reading →

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Green fingered volunteers expanding to pastures new

Posted on October 15, 2008 by William Perrin

Gillian O’Brien has sent in this great little piece about the local British Trust for Conservation Volunteers . ‘Tucked away in the shadow of the very modern Kings Place building is a charitable organisation that has been running conservation projects … Continue reading →

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