Wildlife

Marvellous mammals, beautiful birds, inspiring invertebrates and awesome amphibians.

Wildlife Allotment Revamp – Staveley Road Allotments

Projects

We were delighted to be given permission by the Council and CHAS to renovate the wildlife plot at Staveley Road allotments, which unfortunately had been uncared for over recent years and needs a bit of a face lift. Funding from Chiswick Horticultural & Allotment Society … Read more


Help Record Species across Chiswick!

Events general News Projects

Conservation is dependent on collecting data. Without knowing what species there are in an area, or indeed what species are missing, you cannot properly decide on how to maintain or create the correct habitats. Ecologists, Planning Departments and Local Governments all depend on databases to … Read more


Case Studies on Amphibian Rescues at Chiswick Business Park

Projects Volunteers

For several years now a determined group of volunteers have been rescuing newts and toads from the Chiswick Business Park where they hibernate before heading to the lake in Spring to spawn. Here are two case studies, written by Sivi Sivanesan, that cover the work … Read more


National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme

Hedgehogs News Projects

Yesterday, 20th June, a large group of volunteers worked to put out 30 trail cameras across a 1km area of Chiswick. This was part of the new National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP) set up by PTES, British Hedgehog Preservation Society, Nottingham Trent and Durham University … Read more


Watch out for Asian Hornets

News

Asian Hornets are spreading across the South East of the UK and causing problems with bee hives. They are also a threat to our wild bees and other pollinators. Please read the article in Chiswick Calendar written by our Founder, Jo Gilbert. Click here to … Read more


SHEDDING LIGHT ONTO THE EFFECTS OF NOISE & LIGHT POLLUTION ON WILDLIFE

GuestSpeaker

A talk by Dr Philip Baker, Reading University, 12th February, St Michael’s Church Elmwood, 7pm – 8.45pm. We are aware light and noise pollution can affect wildlife, but do we know to what extent? Are these pollutants bad for all species – you may be … Read more


SMALL MAMMAL SURVEY AND RECORDING COURSE WITH THE MAMMAL SOCIETY

Events GuestSpeaker News Projects

21st September, 2pm-7.00pm 22nd September, 9.30am – midday FULLY BOOKED We are excited to report that in collaboration with The Mammal Society, we will be holding a two half-day training, trapping and recording small mammal course. Small mammals are an important part of the ecosystem … Read more


THE WORLD BENEATH OUR FEET – SOIL BIODIVERSITY

We are excited to have Gino Brignoli return and talk to us about Soil Biodiversity. Some of the most impressive biodiversity hotspots can be found beneath our feet. Scientists believe that 50% of the world’s species live in the soil. Without this biodiversity, most animals … Read more


Swifts – ancient bird yet vulnerable to extinction. How can we help?

Events GuestSpeaker News Talks

Only on our shores for 3 months of the year to breed, the Swift is an ancient and most amazing bird!  Not landing from birth until approx. 3 years old they eat, sleep, drink, and mate on the wing.  They adapted well to urbanisation, and took to … Read more


Photo credit: Jon Perry