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Thameside Migrations - Africa to the Arctic & Back Again

An activity with Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Events

Activity date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

Start time: 15:00
Finish time: 17:00

Book online at Eventbrite

Activity description

Join TCV and InspiralLondon for a gentle walk workshop with an introduction to bird migration. The main visitors to the UK from Africa that use the wetlands along the river Thames include Common Terns, Sand Martins, Swifts and Reed Warblers. Why do they travel so far and where do they come from? Much of this remains a mystery but in late Spring, as the leaves unfurl and insects become active, a variety of migrating birds come and feed and breed in the temperate summer here. With longer days and an increase in insect activity, the birds take advantage of the welcome refuge at Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park. For this event we take a birds’ eye perspective of travel, exchange and interaction… and trace a new history of migration and exchange. Book a ticket via InspiralLondon's Eventbrite link or just email TCV at gpep@tcv.org.uk

Activity location

Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park, Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Ecology Park Gatehouse, Thames Path, John Harrison Way London, SE10 0QZ

Site description

What3words: ---cover.drain.prom br>Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park is made up of four acres of freshwater habitat, made up of two lakes surrounded by marshland that supports a wide range of bird and insect species. Around the edge of the park there is a small woodland area that is dominated by Alder trees, which thrive in waterlogged areas.

Contact

Joanne Smith

Telephone: 07768357769
Email: joanne.smith@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/greenwichpeninsula

Book online at Eventbrite

Further info

Meet at the Ecology Park gatehouse (the wooden building on the Thames Path next to the brightly coloured flats). This short gentle walk is a companion to the Distant Sounds of Migration walk on Saturday 24 May working in partnership with InspiralLondon. Suitable for adults and older children - approx 12 years and above.

Site Facilities

  • Baby Changing
  • Disabled Access
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Disabled Toilets
  • Nearest Toilets - Ecology Park Gatehouse

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