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Sanctuary & Refuge with wetland migrants.
May 3 - May 4
Part of Sanctuary & Refuge & 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. Listen live here: http://locus.creacast.com:9001/london_gpep-living-roof.mp3
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 outside Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park to Stave Hill Ecology Park on Sunday 4th May – after the TCV GPEP Dawn Chorus’ walk led by an experienced and knowledgeable local birder (from 6:30am – 8.30am) that celebrates International Dawn Chorus Day by listening and experiencing early morning birdsong on a guided birdwatching tour with local experts. There is tea and toast in the Gatehouse afterwards. This event is aimed at adults & older accompanied children. More details and booking HERE
This inspirallondon exploration is a gentle early morning walk passing 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 info HERE and booking HERE
GPEP Greenwich Peninsula : http://greenwichpeninsulawildlifeheritage.co.uk/
