Highlights for the Winter months
Over these winter months, from December to March, the Heath may seem still and empty but a sharp eye and ear can lead to many special bird experiences. Flocks of Redwing, thrushes from Scandinavia, can be seen moving silently through woods, feeding on berries.
On our ponds, a colourful mix of over-wintering ducks can be found, including Shoveler.
Watch out for mixed flocks of small birds foraging together in trees. Often led by a flurry of Long-Tailed Tits, these flocks may include Great Tit, Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Nuthatch, Treecreeper and Goldcrest..
All photos taken on the Heath by Adrian Brooker, except Shoveller, a stock photo
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Acknowledgements
This year’s biodiversity interpretation boards are a collaboration between City of London, English Heritage, Heath Hands, Marylebone Birdwatching Society, London Natural History Society and Heath & Hampstead Society. Boards will change with the seasons – view them all to the left.
High buildings seen from Hampstead Heath. Maintaining the openness of the Heath:The skyline to the South and South East of Hampstead Heath is of vital importance to the amenity of Hampstead Heath . It has an immediate impact on long range views over the whole of London from both Parliament Hill and the fields and …
Executive Summary: This submission to the 2024 Camden Local Plan consultation is made by the Heath & Hampstead Society with the support of a consortium of local organizations and community groups. It proposes the development of a nature-rich green corridor from Hampstead Heath into Kentish Town through improvements in a chain of five Camden Sites …
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 …
Wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, is today calling on people across the country to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count (14 July – 6 August) to help scientists understand the impact of climate change on our most-loved butterflies.
Read MoreLink to Festival Website Join us at St Marylebone Parish Church for an exciting festival celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Marylebone and our community! From music concerts and opera to free evening lectures and film screenings, our festival has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the vibrant music scene of London with performances …
For dogs, swimming is a great form of exercise and a way to keep cool during the warmer months, but it can create a problem for nature on the Heath. Dog flea and tick treatments contain powerful pesticides. Dogs that have recently been treated with flea and tick products can introduce these chemicals into ponds …
