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As a recent Zoology graduate, with a passion for conservation, community and communications, I wanted to create a platform where members of my local community can share stories- no matter how big or small- about their interactions and experiences with the wonderful nature and green spaces in our area. Being outdoors in nature has done wonders for mine, and many other's mental health during lockdown, and I know how powerfully uplifting stories of nature can be. So sit back, relax and enjoy the natural wonders of Furzedown!

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May 18, 20211 min read

Pollinators and Pesticides: Stop spraying

This month, I am working with the Woodfield, a local community-based charity on their campaign to stop the use of pesticides, and save...

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May 7, 20212 min read

It’s Stag Beetle Season - How can we Help this Endangered Species?

Have you ever seen a stag beetle in your garden? Throughout my 14 years of living in Furzedown, I have seen a fair few just appear...

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Apr 30, 20212 min read

Bats: The Scapegoats that Need Saving

We have 18 species of bat in the UK, and all but one are known to be breeding here. Unfortunately the populations of these bats are...

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Apr 22, 20212 min read

Hedgehogs and Hedgerows: The Importance of Habitat Connectivity

Hedgehogs, the spiny, nocturnal mammals that we all know and love, are declining in numbers across the UK and are vulnerable to...

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Apr 14, 20213 min read

Nests, bird boxes, and our houses- where do birds want to live?

The way we identify and group birds is by categorizing them to be in one of two groups. One is passerines- the songbirds and perching...

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Apr 8, 20212 min read

Spring Blossoming into Action

Before I start this nature note, I must admit… plants are not my area of expertise! As much as I completely value their importance and...

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Apr 1, 20213 min read

How Can We Protect the Easter Babies in our Big City?

Easter is upon us and so is spring! The days are elongating, warming and weather conditions are much less harsh. The grasses are greener...

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Mar 31, 20213 min read

Red Kites, Buzzards and Sparrowhawks: Birds of Prey taking over Tooting!

Birds of prey are amazing. They are raptors that feed on vertebrate prey, which are often very proportionately large compared to the body...

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Mar 26, 20213 min read

Parakeets: exotic beauties or annoying pests?

Thousands of loud and incredibly charismatic green birds have been thriving in the UK and London in particular, for around 50 years now....

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Mar 22, 20212 min read

The Terrapins Have Awoken!

Terrapins, turtles that spent time on land and in water, do not hibernate. Instead, they undergo a period of brumation where they lay...

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Mar 19, 20212 min read

Water Voles or Brown Rats?

Over the past few weeks, residents of the local area have been debating on whether the brown furry creatures that we see swimming in our...

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Mar 14, 20212 min read

Redwings Make the Most of Unused Tooting Bec Athletics Track

For a few months now on my daily walks, I have noticed multiple little moving birds at the centre of Tooting Bec Athletics Track. They...

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Mar 10, 20212 min read

Gull Trapped in Wire Rescued by Multiple Firemen at the Common

On Friday evening, in the late afternoon, crowds gathered from all around to see what was happening at the lake- why were there 5 fire...

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Mar 6, 20212 min read

Marvellous Mandarin Ducks at the Lake

This week, local residents have spotted these mysterious, rainbow-coloured ducks appearing on the lake, in the early hours of the day....

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Mar 1, 20212 min read

Woodcock Crashes into Patio Door on Nimrod Road

Amazingly, a few months ago a bird uncommon in London was stunned as it flew into the back window of Furzedown resident Francis. Below is...

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