Wormwood Scrubs
Wormwood Scrubs supports a surprising and unique diversity of flora and fauna, especially considering its urban setting and proximity to central London. It is the largest open space in Hammersmith and Fulham, at 80 hectares, and one of the largest areas of common land in London.Wildlife highlights: With over 100 species of birds sighted, it's prime territory for urban birding. Birds include many common breeding thrushes, finches and warblers, but also more unusual species such as Linnets, Pied flycatchers, Common redstart, Sedge and Reed warblers, blackcaps, whitethroats, whinchats and occasional sightings of unusual migrants such as Ring ouzel, Northern wheaters and many more.
It's also home to a population of common lizards - one of the reasons why an area of the site was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2002.
Butterflies include: Small Skipper, Essex Skipper, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Peacock, Red Admiral, Common Blue, Small Tortoiseshell.
Location: Can be accessed from White City, Kensal Green or East Acton tube stations.
The Urban Birder
The clue is in the name of the book. David Lindo is the self styled ‘Urban Birder' and specialises in birding in towns and cities, and especially in London, where his favourite site is Wormwood Scrubs.These maps are intended as a guideline only; you must check the exact location of the reserve yourself. Wildlife Extra assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or usefulness of the information on this website.
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