The Heath & Hampstead Society fights to preserve the wild and natural state of the Heath; to maintain the character and amenities of Hampstead; and to promote the study of local history, natural history and conservation.
Plaques in Hampstead
Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Sir Edward William Elgar was an English composer, among whose best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies.
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Next Guided Walk
Birds of the Heath in the Winter
With the trees leafless you have a better chance of seeing the birds of the Heath now than at any other time of year. All the usual suspects are bound to show up plus a few that might surprise you: siskin, firecrest, goldeneye - we even had a bittern stay with us for a couple of weeks one winter! Please note the 9am start.
Date: Sun 03 Dec, 2023
Time: 9:00 am
Duration: 2 hours
Meet at: Burgh House
Walk led by: Pete Mantle, member of the Heath Sub-Committee.
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Other Notices
Hampstead Heath ecological grazing trial: sheep back on the Heath
Sheep are part of an ecological trial on Hampstead Heath 11-18 September.
If the pilot is successful, animal grazing could be expanded to other areas of the Heath. Grazing is known to play a major role in boosting species-rich wildlife habitats and reducing the use of machinery.
Unlike mowing, grazing produces a mosaic of vegetation heights and types, improving ecological sites for species including amphibians, small mammals, invertebrates and wildflowers.
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