Winter wildlife walks

Winter is a surprisingly rewarding time to be outdoors and enjoy wildlife. Without the leaves on the trees the landscapes open up and birds can be more easily seen. This is the time to spot birds that migrate to us for the winter, include Redwing and Fieldware along with ducks like Shoveller and Teal. In wetlands sites the numbers of over-wintering birds can be extraordinary. The trees are in bud and this presents a brilliant way to identify the many different species. The mammals which don’t hibernate are busy finding food and are often easier to see. Over all, this is a season not to be missed! This course includes an introduction to winter wildlife at City Lit followed by a series of three guided walks at Walthamstow Wetlands, Hampstead Heath and Richmond Park.

Brenna Boyle (B.Sc Hons Dunelm, M.Sc DIC) is a zoologist, wildlife guide and environmental teacher. She runs Wild Capital; London's wildlife discovery service and also works for two urban environmental education charities.