Lots of bird themed events this weekend as well as the regular Coston Nature Reserve Volunteer Day. Original information on Ealing Wildlife website here:
Saturday, 27 January 2024 – 8.30am to 10.00am – Boston Manor Park bird walk and survey with West London Birders
Join Nigel Dodd of the West London Birders on their monthly bird walk and survey around Boston Manor Park – take a leisurely walk around the park to record the numbers and species of birds in the park. No experience is necessary but bring binoculars if you have them. Enter at the Boston Gardens entrance and meet near the top of the lake, at Boston Manor Park, Boston Manor Road, Brentford TW8 9JX. Enter at the
Saturday, 27 January 2024 – 09:30 to 11:30 – Thames Path waterbird walk between Kew Bridge and Richmond
This walk outside of Ealing offers a different set of birdlife from the borough along the Thames Path on the river’s south bank upstream for about 3 miles. Led by Ealing naturalist Neil Anderson, who will use his knowledge and amazing eyesight to scan the exposed banks of the river to spot winter-visiting waders and wildfowl as they feed on the exposed mud at low tide. You should spot a variety of water birds, hopefully up to four species of gull, Cormorant, Grey Heron, several species of duck and maybe an egret or wader.
Meet outside the now-closed ASK Italian restaurant at 85 Kew Green, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AH on the southern bank of the Thames just off the A205 opposite Kew Green. Driving to this event is not recommended as parking in the Kew and Richmond areas is limited. You can use public transport from Ealing Broadway on the 65 bus alighting at the Kew Green (Stop A) then it’s a two-minute walk to the meeting point or via the District line or Overground to Kew Gardens station then a 16-minute walk to the meeting point. On reaching Richmond, the group will find a warm venue to discuss our sightings and enjoy a warm drink.
Should the weather be a washout or if high winds are forecast (the walk will pass under many trees) the event will be cancelled. Please RSVP so you will be informed. The weather situation will be monitored in the hope that 24-hour notice can be given of any cancellation. Waterproof footwear or wellies are advised as the path can be muddy in places and dress appropriately for the weather by wearing layers.
NB – All under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Saturday – 27 January 2024 10:00am – 14:00am Volunteer and public open day at EWG@Costons Lane Nature Reserve @ Costons Lane Nature Reserve
Come and join the Ealing Wildlife Group volunteer day, working on projects to improve the facilities and habitat of their nature reserve. Regular tasks include path maintenance, brush clearing, gardening and watering. Please bring your wellies and thick gloves if you have them, although EWG do have some to share.
While there are always things to do onsite you can just visit the EWG oasis of calm in this little natural paradise. There is a bird hide, several ponds and wetlands, a small wood, a wildlife garden, and a sunny deck to sit back and relax with tea. You can spot Foxes, Woodpeckers, Slow Worms, Newts, Frogs, Spiders, Insects, Dragonflies, Butterflies, Red Kites, all manner of pondlife and twilight Bats.
To learn more about the reserve click here.
The gated entrance with an EWG sign is on Ruislip Road East across from the Lidl Car Park, between 61 Clifton Road and 31 Costons Lane. NB – All under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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