Wildlife

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

WildChiswick Nature Survey

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It’s Competition time! Easy to do, prizes to be won! See below. WildChiswick in collaboration with Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGl) are encouraging Chiswick residents to record species because wildlife conservation relies on data.  Without knowing which species are around us, we cannot effectively protect … Read more


Wildlife Allotment Site Expanded – Staveley Road Allotments

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We were delighted to be asked by Chiswick Horticultural and Allotment Society to take over another allotment space that was adjacent to the current wildlife space. With the help of a grant from CHAS and the Philanthropic Trust (UK) we were able to start developing … Read more


The Power of Data for Nature

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FREE event. Recording species is very important and often overlooked as a good way to help local wildlife.  It can be a fun and relaxing way to take part in citizen science. Victoria Kleanthous from Greenspace information for Greater London (GiGL) will join us on … Read more


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


WildChiswick launches 2026 Nature Survey Competition

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Last year WildChiswick worked with Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL) to produce an online form where anyone could take a photo and record any fauna species they saw in Chiswick. This created nearly 100 new recordings of species for Chiswick. This is so important … Read more


WildChiswick working with Greenspace information for Greater London (GiGL)

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WildChiswick has been working with GiGL for over a year on how we can encourage people to record species across Chiswick. This is very important because conservation starts with data. We need to know what species we have, and where, to be able to monitor … 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

Founder & Chair of WildChiswick receives ZSL Stamford Raffles Medal

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We are delighted to announce that our Founder and Chairman, Joanne Gilbert, has been awarded the Zoological Society of London’s Stamford Raffle’s Medal. This most prestigious award recognizes Jo’s tireless work in helping improve the environment for Chiswick’s wildlife and in encouraging people of all … Read more