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Chingford Plain

A beautiful mix of grassland and shaded woodland that presents a wealth of easily accessible, year round birding activity.

Connaught Water for Local Wild Places. Photo by Marion Bertuzzo

Connaught Water

A large and scenic pond that is a great place to spot waterfowl or take a casual stroll along the boardwalk.

Cornmill Meadows RFunabashi

Cornmill Meadows

One of the Lee Valley’s finest remnants of semi‑natural floodplain grassland, Cornmill Meadows is a mosaic of rivers, ditches, pools and hay meadows that provides diversity and excitement for naturalists of all kinds.

Fairlop Country Park - Paul Townsend

Fairlop Waters

A multi-use outdoors and recreation site, Fairlop Waters is a great and accessible place for the whole family to enjoy nature. 

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Fishers Green

A staple for visits to the Lee Valley Regional Park, Fishers Green is a haven for birdwatchers and walkers alike.

Hainault forest RFunabashi

Hainault Forest Country Park

Nestled on the eastern edge of Epping Forest, Hainault Country Park is one of London’s most historic and diverse natural landscapes.

Walthamstow Marsh for Local Wild Places. Photo by RFunabashi

Walthamstow Marshes

Tucked along the River Lea between Hackney and Walthamstow, Walthamstow Marshes is one of London’s last remaining floodplain grasslands.

Walthamstow wetlands. Picture for Local Wild Places. Photo by Ivor H.

Walthamstow Wetlands

A spectacular urban oasis with plenty of year-round attractions for the birder and non-birder alike.

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