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Thought you knew everything about whiskers?

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Whiskers are crucial for many mammal species.  They are used for navigation and finding food.  Each species has whiskers that have adapted over time to serve a purpose vital for their survival.  Not all whiskers are found on the face… Dr Robyn Grant has been … Read more


An evening with Elliot Newton from Citizen Zoo

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All you want to know about urban “rewilding” Have you ever wondered what “rewilding” really means?  And how it could change a city as large as London?  Or, how biodiverse our streets, parks, nature reserves and waterways could become if we challenge current anti-rewilding assumptions? … Read more


Citizen Zoo working to re-introduce White Storks back to London

Bird Flu

It was very sad to hear that bird flu may be affecting our wild waterfowl along the river in Chiswick. Although no surprise, as Windsor has been reporting multiple cases of swan deaths, it is still upsetting and understandably people want to know what precautions … Read more


Is this the only hedgehog outside of Grove Park?

Meet “Mr Chertsey”, who has been visiting the Chersey Road Allotments for the past 2 years. We are not yet aware whether this hedgehog is male or female. It is a good size, so we are going along with Male! After working with Zoological Society … Read more


Species Record Challenge begins!

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From 1st June until 31st August WildChiswick will be running a competition to encourage people to record wildlife species they see across Chiswick. There will be an award and £50 voucher from Hilliers Garden Centre, Syon Park for the person who records the most number … Read more


WildChiswick launches an easy way to record Chiswick species. Get involved in Citizen Science!

Working with Greenspace Information for Greater London (Gigl), WildChiswick has designed an easy form for Chiswick residents to record species they see around Chiswick. All you need is a good clear photo of the animal (if possible) go to www.wildchiswick.com/naturesurvey Fill out the form! All … Read more


Founder of WildChiswick receives Hounslow Award

We are delighted to announce that our Founder & Chair, Joanne Gilbert received an award from the Mayor of Hounslow for “outstanding contribution within the community”. Along with other award recipients – Torin Douglas and Shellagh Allsop, a lovely hour was spent in the company … Read more


Many thanks to Whitman & Co. – we can make hedgehogs!

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We are delighted that Whitman & Co. have sponsored our hedgehog story telling and arts work with local children. Our first event will be at Chiswick House & Garden’s “Wild Day”, 9th April, 11am until 3pm. We will be talking hedgehogs and wildlife gardening and … Read more


Helping local hedgehogs & recording wildlife

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A lovely piece in the Chiswick Calendar this week talking about two of our main projects this year! Please do have a read and contact us if you can help by allowing us to drill a hedgehog highway or by joining us on 25th-27th April … Read more