Wren Group
@wrenwildlife.bsky.social
Wren Wildlife and Conservation Group loves and protects the nature of Wanstead Park and Wanstead Flats in East London but also surrounding areas and neighbouring parts of Essex. https://wrengroup.org.uk
Calling young ornithologists!
Join us for a bird walk aimed at 8-13 year olds. Discover some of the birds that live in and fly over #Wanstead Park.
27 September
10:30 - 11:45
Wanstead Park Tea Hut
All young personal must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Join us for a bird walk aimed at 8-13 year olds. Discover some of the birds that live in and fly over #Wanstead Park.
27 September
10:30 - 11:45
Wanstead Park Tea Hut
All young personal must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
facebook.com/events/s/chi...
Children’s bird discovery walk
Event in London, United Kingdom by Wren Wildlife & Conservation Group on Saturday, September 27 2025
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September 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Calling young ornithologists!
Join us for a bird walk aimed at 8-13 year olds. Discover some of the birds that live in and fly over #Wanstead Park.
27 September
10:30 - 11:45
Wanstead Park Tea Hut
All young personal must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
facebook.com/events/s/chi...
Join us for a bird walk aimed at 8-13 year olds. Discover some of the birds that live in and fly over #Wanstead Park.
27 September
10:30 - 11:45
Wanstead Park Tea Hut
All young personal must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
facebook.com/events/s/chi...
🦋 9th August: Wren Guided Butterfly Walk 🦋
While the #BigButterflyCount 2025 is on, we are leading a walk around #Wanstead Park to look for butterflies and to help you identify them.
Saturday 9th August. 10.00am. Meet by the Tea Hut at Wanstead Park. (what3words - softly.ropes.risk)
While the #BigButterflyCount 2025 is on, we are leading a walk around #Wanstead Park to look for butterflies and to help you identify them.
Saturday 9th August. 10.00am. Meet by the Tea Hut at Wanstead Park. (what3words - softly.ropes.risk)
July 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🦋 9th August: Wren Guided Butterfly Walk 🦋
While the #BigButterflyCount 2025 is on, we are leading a walk around #Wanstead Park to look for butterflies and to help you identify them.
Saturday 9th August. 10.00am. Meet by the Tea Hut at Wanstead Park. (what3words - softly.ropes.risk)
While the #BigButterflyCount 2025 is on, we are leading a walk around #Wanstead Park to look for butterflies and to help you identify them.
Saturday 9th August. 10.00am. Meet by the Tea Hut at Wanstead Park. (what3words - softly.ropes.risk)
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red admiral & common blue butterflies + a female banded demoiselle - Exchange Lands Wanstead Park @wrenwildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @eppingforest.bsky.social
#butterflies #demoiselle #redadmiral #commonblue #eppingforest #wansteadpark
#butterflies #demoiselle #redadmiral #commonblue #eppingforest #wansteadpark
June 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
red admiral & common blue butterflies + a female banded demoiselle - Exchange Lands Wanstead Park @wrenwildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @eppingforest.bsky.social
#butterflies #demoiselle #redadmiral #commonblue #eppingforest #wansteadpark
#butterflies #demoiselle #redadmiral #commonblue #eppingforest #wansteadpark
The full programme for the Wanstead Wildlife Weekend! 💚
21/22 June
All activities are free & don’t need booking. Most activities are suitable for children if accompanied by an adult.
21/22 June
All activities are free & don’t need booking. Most activities are suitable for children if accompanied by an adult.
June 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The full programme for the Wanstead Wildlife Weekend! 💚
21/22 June
All activities are free & don’t need booking. Most activities are suitable for children if accompanied by an adult.
21/22 June
All activities are free & don’t need booking. Most activities are suitable for children if accompanied by an adult.
Wanstead Wildlife Weekend is back!
21/22 June - save the date!
Full programme soon but will include guided walks themed around moths; invertebrates; flowering plants; lichen; spiders; and bees. Plus pond dipping and story telling activities for children.
#wansteadflats #nature #wildlife
21/22 June - save the date!
Full programme soon but will include guided walks themed around moths; invertebrates; flowering plants; lichen; spiders; and bees. Plus pond dipping and story telling activities for children.
#wansteadflats #nature #wildlife
May 31, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Wanstead Wildlife Weekend is back!
21/22 June - save the date!
Full programme soon but will include guided walks themed around moths; invertebrates; flowering plants; lichen; spiders; and bees. Plus pond dipping and story telling activities for children.
#wansteadflats #nature #wildlife
21/22 June - save the date!
Full programme soon but will include guided walks themed around moths; invertebrates; flowering plants; lichen; spiders; and bees. Plus pond dipping and story telling activities for children.
#wansteadflats #nature #wildlife
Beautiful pictures Mary!
Nuthatch with fledgling
@wrenwildlife.bsky.social #birds #Britishbirds #Londonbirds #nuthatch #birding #nature
@wrenwildlife.bsky.social #birds #Britishbirds #Londonbirds #nuthatch #birding #nature
May 31, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Beautiful pictures Mary!
Join @paulpowlesland.bsky.social and the Wren Group for a River Roding Walk.
📅 Sunday 18 May at 10am
📍Royston Gardens IG1 3SY
Paul will share his vision for the river and the work being done by the @riverroding.bsky.social, while Wren members will point out wildlife along the way.
📅 Sunday 18 May at 10am
📍Royston Gardens IG1 3SY
Paul will share his vision for the river and the work being done by the @riverroding.bsky.social, while Wren members will point out wildlife along the way.
@wrenwildlife.bsky.social
River Roding Walk with Paul Powlesland 18th May
For details : wrengroup.org.uk or check our facebook pages www.facebook.com/groups/83265... & www.facebook.com/WrenOrg
River Roding Walk with Paul Powlesland 18th May
For details : wrengroup.org.uk or check our facebook pages www.facebook.com/groups/83265... & www.facebook.com/WrenOrg
May 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Join @paulpowlesland.bsky.social and the Wren Group for a River Roding Walk.
📅 Sunday 18 May at 10am
📍Royston Gardens IG1 3SY
Paul will share his vision for the river and the work being done by the @riverroding.bsky.social, while Wren members will point out wildlife along the way.
📅 Sunday 18 May at 10am
📍Royston Gardens IG1 3SY
Paul will share his vision for the river and the work being done by the @riverroding.bsky.social, while Wren members will point out wildlife along the way.
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This ruddy shelduck was visiting our patch and hanging out with the Egyptian geese to which it is related - beautiful bird. There's been a few reported and they live in Holland so maybe the next coloniser
@wrenwildlife.bsky.social #birds #ducks #waterfowl #vagrantbirds #nature
@wrenwildlife.bsky.social #birds #ducks #waterfowl #vagrantbirds #nature
May 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
This ruddy shelduck was visiting our patch and hanging out with the Egyptian geese to which it is related - beautiful bird. There's been a few reported and they live in Holland so maybe the next coloniser
@wrenwildlife.bsky.social #birds #ducks #waterfowl #vagrantbirds #nature
@wrenwildlife.bsky.social #birds #ducks #waterfowl #vagrantbirds #nature
Wonderful news @paulpowlesland.bsky.social. Well done to all involved!
Hard to describe feeling of satisfaction of being a river guardian seeing a sand martin nesting hole you campaigned to be installed being used for 1st time
This morning I witnessed a sand martin couple moving into their new build, affordable nest in the heart of Barking, & I couldn’t be more proud!
This morning I witnessed a sand martin couple moving into their new build, affordable nest in the heart of Barking, & I couldn’t be more proud!
April 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Wonderful news @paulpowlesland.bsky.social. Well done to all involved!
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March 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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The Wren practical work team - most of it, at least - after a hot session on Wanstead Flats managing our important area of heather. @wrenwildlife.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The Wren practical work team - most of it, at least - after a hot session on Wanstead Flats managing our important area of heather. @wrenwildlife.bsky.social
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Sunny day foxes - Jubilee Pond #wansteadflats #eppingforest @wrenwildlife.bsky.social @fwp2009.bsky.social @eefnews.bsky.social #fox #foxes
March 16, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Sunny day foxes - Jubilee Pond #wansteadflats #eppingforest @wrenwildlife.bsky.social @fwp2009.bsky.social @eefnews.bsky.social #fox #foxes
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This week, alongside our friends at @wrenwildlife.bsky.social, we have re-introduced some temporary fencing on a small patch on #Wanstead Flats to help conserve our ground nesting birds.
It is only with the public's support we can protect our skylarks for the next generation
youtu.be/RVSQQE72GPk?...
It is only with the public's support we can protect our skylarks for the next generation
youtu.be/RVSQQE72GPk?...
Conserving the skylarks of Wanstead Flats - Epping Forest
YouTube video by City of London Corporation
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March 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This week, alongside our friends at @wrenwildlife.bsky.social, we have re-introduced some temporary fencing on a small patch on #Wanstead Flats to help conserve our ground nesting birds.
It is only with the public's support we can protect our skylarks for the next generation
youtu.be/RVSQQE72GPk?...
It is only with the public's support we can protect our skylarks for the next generation
youtu.be/RVSQQE72GPk?...
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Heronry Lake, Wanstead Park, at its early-spring loveliest. In a fortnight it will look very different as bud-burst brings an explosion of green. @wrenwildlife.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Heronry Lake, Wanstead Park, at its early-spring loveliest. In a fortnight it will look very different as bud-burst brings an explosion of green. @wrenwildlife.bsky.social
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Always great to get out on my annual practical work session with @wrenwildlife.bsky.social
The Wren practical work team after a good session cutting broom and bramble, which are out-competing heather (Calluna vulgaris) in the Wanstead Flats SSSI. @wrenwildlife.bsky.social
February 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Always great to get out on my annual practical work session with @wrenwildlife.bsky.social
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Skylarks were singing away this morning. Fences going up this week so hopefully we’ll get a few pairs breeding!
Save our Skylarks fence renewal on Wanstead Flats
📅 27 February 2025
📍Meet 10 am Centre Road Car Park
Help renew the Skylark fencing and signs in preparation for the breeding season. Information will be available for #WansteadFlats locals and visitors.
www.facebook.com/events/12816...
📅 27 February 2025
📍Meet 10 am Centre Road Car Park
Help renew the Skylark fencing and signs in preparation for the breeding season. Information will be available for #WansteadFlats locals and visitors.
www.facebook.com/events/12816...
Skylark Fence Renewal
Event in London, United Kingdom by Wren Wildlife & Conservation Group on Thursday, February 27 2025
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February 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Skylarks were singing away this morning. Fences going up this week so hopefully we’ll get a few pairs breeding!
A special Sunday for birders on #WansteadFlats as a Tundra Bean Goose was found by @thecowboybirder.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hiding in plain sight!
Tundra Bean Goose amongst the resident flock of Greylags on Wanstead Flats this morning. Patch tick & 1st site record. #londonbords #UKbirds
Tundra Bean Goose amongst the resident flock of Greylags on Wanstead Flats this morning. Patch tick & 1st site record. #londonbords #UKbirds
January 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A special Sunday for birders on #WansteadFlats as a Tundra Bean Goose was found by @thecowboybirder.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Save our Skylarks fence renewal on Wanstead Flats
📅 27 February 2025
📍Meet 10 am Centre Road Car Park
Help renew the Skylark fencing and signs in preparation for the breeding season. Information will be available for #WansteadFlats locals and visitors.
www.facebook.com/events/12816...
📅 27 February 2025
📍Meet 10 am Centre Road Car Park
Help renew the Skylark fencing and signs in preparation for the breeding season. Information will be available for #WansteadFlats locals and visitors.
www.facebook.com/events/12816...
Skylark Fence Renewal
Event in London, United Kingdom by Wren Wildlife & Conservation Group on Thursday, February 27 2025
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January 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Save our Skylarks fence renewal on Wanstead Flats
📅 27 February 2025
📍Meet 10 am Centre Road Car Park
Help renew the Skylark fencing and signs in preparation for the breeding season. Information will be available for #WansteadFlats locals and visitors.
www.facebook.com/events/12816...
📅 27 February 2025
📍Meet 10 am Centre Road Car Park
Help renew the Skylark fencing and signs in preparation for the breeding season. Information will be available for #WansteadFlats locals and visitors.
www.facebook.com/events/12816...
Join us for a Duck Walk on Wanstead Flats
📅 Saturday February 15th,
📍Meet 9.30am Jubilee Car Park
Learn how to identify both ducks and drakes, and other birds with webbed feet.
A walk for all ages, children should be accompanied by an adult.
wrengroup.org.uk
#wansteadflats #eppingforest
📅 Saturday February 15th,
📍Meet 9.30am Jubilee Car Park
Learn how to identify both ducks and drakes, and other birds with webbed feet.
A walk for all ages, children should be accompanied by an adult.
wrengroup.org.uk
#wansteadflats #eppingforest
Duck Walk
Event in London, United Kingdom by Wren Wildlife & Conservation Group on Saturday, February 15 2025
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January 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Join us for a Duck Walk on Wanstead Flats
📅 Saturday February 15th,
📍Meet 9.30am Jubilee Car Park
Learn how to identify both ducks and drakes, and other birds with webbed feet.
A walk for all ages, children should be accompanied by an adult.
wrengroup.org.uk
#wansteadflats #eppingforest
📅 Saturday February 15th,
📍Meet 9.30am Jubilee Car Park
Learn how to identify both ducks and drakes, and other birds with webbed feet.
A walk for all ages, children should be accompanied by an adult.
wrengroup.org.uk
#wansteadflats #eppingforest
🦋 Wanstead Butterflies and Moths 2024 🦋
New on our website a comprehensive, well-illustrated report on the butterflies and moths found in the #Wanstead area in 2024. Compiled by @timharris57.bsky.social.
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#lepidoptera #butterflies #moths
New on our website a comprehensive, well-illustrated report on the butterflies and moths found in the #Wanstead area in 2024. Compiled by @timharris57.bsky.social.
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#lepidoptera #butterflies #moths
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January 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
🦋 Wanstead Butterflies and Moths 2024 🦋
New on our website a comprehensive, well-illustrated report on the butterflies and moths found in the #Wanstead area in 2024. Compiled by @timharris57.bsky.social.
wrengroup.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#lepidoptera #butterflies #moths
New on our website a comprehensive, well-illustrated report on the butterflies and moths found in the #Wanstead area in 2024. Compiled by @timharris57.bsky.social.
wrengroup.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#lepidoptera #butterflies #moths
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Great Spotted Woodpecker on #WansteadFlats @wrenwildlife.bsky.social #birds #londonbirds #woodpeckers
January 18, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Great Spotted Woodpecker on #WansteadFlats @wrenwildlife.bsky.social #birds #londonbirds #woodpeckers
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There was much excitement about recent sightings of otters in the River Roding. It was particularly astonishing given the state of the river, but is a reassuring sign of nature’s resilience, says Councillor Jo Blackman
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January 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
There was much excitement about recent sightings of otters in the River Roding. It was particularly astonishing given the state of the river, but is a reassuring sign of nature’s resilience, says Councillor Jo Blackman
wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=12815
wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=12815
Thank you all! Exciting times 🌼
Part of the 18-strong Wren Group practical work team which scythed, raked and prepared the ground for a wildflower meadow in Wanstead’s old sewage works this morning. @wrenwildlife.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Thank you all! Exciting times 🌼
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Shoulder of Mutton Pond and Heronry Lake in Wanstead Park looking especially lovely in the January sun this morning, with a drumming Great Spotted Woodpecker nearby, an early herald of spring. @wrenwildlife.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Shoulder of Mutton Pond and Heronry Lake in Wanstead Park looking especially lovely in the January sun this morning, with a drumming Great Spotted Woodpecker nearby, an early herald of spring. @wrenwildlife.bsky.social
Great pictures Mary. We are lucky to be able to see these fabulous birds regularly on #wansteadflats
There's nothing like a posing male kestrel on a sunny winter's day @wrenwildlife.bsky.social
#birds #londonbirds #raptors #wansteadflats #eppingforest
#birds #londonbirds #raptors #wansteadflats #eppingforest
January 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Great pictures Mary. We are lucky to be able to see these fabulous birds regularly on #wansteadflats