Want to help build our knowledge about wildlife and nature? You can by becoming a volunteer at Walpole park taking wildlife surveys to record useful scientific data. This practice is known as citizen science and you do not need to be a trained professional to contribute. Everyone from experienced experts to enthusiastic beginners and children can get involved. It’s a great way to learn more about the natural world and contribute to important national and global scientific research.
Bird walk and surveys at Walpole Park
Join the monthly bird walks and wildlife surveys at Walpole Park on the third Saturday of each month. Meet by the café kiosk at:
- 8am from April–October
- 8.30am from November–March
They also do surveys at Walpole park for:
- Butterfly
- Bats
- Moths
Contact parks@ealing.gov.uk to join the email list to find out about upcoming activities including volunteering in parks. By volunteering in citizen science it helps you develop new skills and feel more connected with the environment and other people.
Citizen Science success stories
There are many success stories where bird citizen science made a significant impact on conservation efforts. For example, data collected by citizen scientists helped to identify the rapid decline of chimney swift populations in North America. This led to conservation efforts to protect the species, including the installation of nesting towers in urban areas.
Bird citizen science also provides valuable data for assessing the impact of climate change on bird behaviour. Researchers have used citizen science data to show that birds are shifting their breeding and migration patterns in response to changing temperatures. This information can be used to better understand the effects of climate change on bird populations and to inform conservation efforts.
So get involved today and help contribute to this.
Wildlife groups around Ealing
For more opportunities there are other wildlife groups you can get involved in, such as
These organisations run events including some that monitor and record a variety of wildlife species. Occasionally they also run training sessions to help you improve your skills.
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