Part of Sanctuary & Refuge (BH365 celebrations) & International Dawn Chorus Day at Greenwich.
Livestream of tidal Migration at GPEP, London:
Live from the living roof of
Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Gatehouse, this is the soundscape of a unique urban wetland nestled by the tidal River Thames in London, near to its flow through the Thames Flood Barrier. The livestream also celebrates over 10 years of collaboration between soundcamps’s Reveil and Inspirallondon.
Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park (GPEP) is a rich urban wildlife oasis that has played an important role in the area’s regeneration and community life since its creation in 2002. With striking freshwater habitats and a wealth of wildlife, this tranquil park is a stunning natural area for people to discover and enjoy in the heart of Greenwich Peninsula; providing welcome shelter for migrant birds from Africa and a place of refuge for a variety of plants, invertebrates and animals.
The park includes two lakes surrounded by marshland, a small Alder woodland, and a walk-in wildflower meadow. It’s home to a fascinating array of wildlife, with two bird hides allowing fantastic views of species such as snipe and water rail in winter, and reed warblers and swifts in summer. It is also a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC).
Livestream created by sound artist and researcher Ian Thompson – see
website.
Address: Greenwich Park, John Harrison Way, London, SE10 0QZ
Charlie Fox (part of inspirallondon) will be leading a walk from Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park to Stave Hill Ecology Park on Sunday 4th May – after GPEP Dawn Chorus’ walk led by Georgiana Irimia on Activity the Sunday from 6:30 – 8.30am: to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day & listen to early morning birdsong on our guided birdwatching tour with local experts With tea and toast in the Gatehouse afterwards. This event is aimed at adults & older accompanied children.
The gentle early morning walk will pass along the inspirallondon trail along the Thames towards Southwark. It will offer new insights into the intricate and complex histories of human and non-human migration. This walk is part of BlackHistory 365 celebrations and explores urban ecology through the lens of migrations. See 4th May walk – https://www.inspirallondon.com/events/
GPEP Greenwich Peninsula : http://greenwichpeninsulawildlifeheritage.co.uk/
