Encompassing Thamesmead (West)

Wildlife Walk with ornithological investigator J D Swann

Saturday 4 October 11am - 1.30pm

4.8KM / 3 miles

Meet from 10.45am outside Thamesmead Social Café, Lakeside Centre, Bazalgette Way, London SE2 9AN. The walk will start at 11am.

This walk will head west from Thamesmead Social (Lakeside Centre), to Birchmere Park and Lake, along the canals past Tump 53 to Thamesmead Central and to the Lakeside Centre.

WC and refreshments at the start / end point (Thamesmead Social Café, Lakeside Centre).

These walks are aimed at people who would like to find out about wildlife in Thamesmead throughout the year, walking in nature together. Please bring any binoculars and/or cameras so you can view some of the birds up close. Each participant will receive a J D Swann stamped notepad and drawing materials to document what is seen along the route. There will be a brief review of what has been spotted at the end of each walk, no need for any specialist knowledge, all welcome.

The Practicalities

The walk will go ahead unless there is a serious (red) weather warning. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Wherever possible the walk will be on pedestrian paths, but they will sometimes be grass so there could be mud along the route.

Suitable for families but all under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware the walks will be photographed/filmed. A photo permission form will be sent to all participants prior to the walk, please remind him on the day if you do not wish to be documented.

Limited availability so please only book if you are able to make the date so that tickets remain for those who can.

Look forward to walking with you on 4 October.

J D

If you have any questions beforehand email thamesmeadsbestbeaks@gmail.com

Encompassing Thamesmead is supported by the London Community Foundation.

For updates on the Save Crossness Nature Reserve campaign see - www.savecrossnessnaturereserve.org

Encompassing Thamesmead (West) Wildlife Walk with J D Swann