Author: Judith Simmons

This photo of a juvenile Grey Heron was taken by Adam Cooper on 12th May 2011 in his garden backing onto Manor House Gardens (herons have bred on the lake in the last few years).

Join Rivers & People this evening (Friday 1st April) for a stroll from Canada Water to Deptford and sample the delights of spring in the big city. Led by the inimitable Nick Bertrand, we will take in the history and natural history of the Thames riverside before delving deep into Deptford for a well-earned jar … Continue reading Fools rush in where angels fear to tread…

Details of what we found on this early morning walk can be found in the Wildlife Sightings section...   Tomorrow morning Rivers & People will be up before sunrise to stroll down the Waterlink Way in search of birdlife (no larks). Come along to catch some of the winter visitors prior to their departure. We may see … Continue reading Get up with the lark tomorrow…

The River Pool is a great place to see Kingfishers and all it takes is a little patience and a keen eye. The stretch from Bell Green to Catford Bridge often affords good views, particularly at quieter times of the day.   This photo was taken by Keith Ward, bird champion of Hilly Fields. http://hillyfields.blogspot.com/ … Continue reading Cobalt blue on camera…

Details of all the latest activities are now available to view. From walks and wades to field trips and open days, discover it all by clicking the crab...   

This Saturday, the Magic Book Puppet Theatre will be performing the latest in their series of shows at the Creekside Centre in Deptford. Click on the link  for more details: Magic Book Puppet Theatre

Rivers & People is offering a further FREE course in winter tree identification in February. Identifying trees by their buds is a great skill to learn and often easier than relying on leaf shape and other features. Date: Sunday 13th February -  11am to 3:30pm - Booking Essential. Please visit the Rivers & People page for more … Continue reading A second chance to get to know your winter trees!

   Wed 24th Nov   2 to 4pm Up Spring & Down Ravens    A 3-mile circular walk taking in a familiar river and a less well-known tributary. Meet at Beckenham Place Park (Old Bromley Road entrance). Map Link  All ages welcome. No need to book.

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Buglife is encouraging the public to learn to appreciate wasps, and to stop swatting them! The new campaign hopes to challenge common-held beliefs that wasps are dangerous, aggressive and of no use. Buglife is asking people to take a new look at wasps and to sign up to the Stop Swatting Pledge. Click on the logo … Continue reading Wonderful Wasps – Stop Swatting Wasps Pledge