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Hampstead Heath Diary Walkers in Hampstead Heath Publications

Hampstead Heath Diary (6.8mb)
Results of 2008 Duathlon (19kb)
Hampstead Heath what's new (145kb)

Latest news...

Meeting the birds

On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December join in with the RSPB's Aren't Birds Brilliant days between 10.30am and 3pm at the Bird Sanctuary Pond. 020 7482 7073 for details.

Migrant birds

Keep an eye out for the last few finches, pipits and swallows passing through. Such migrant birds use the Heath as a 'service station' on their way south. Meanwhile, wintering wildfowl are starting to arrive with increased numbers of tufted duck, pochard and shoveler already apparent. The first wintering thrushes - redwings and fieldfares - have already been seen on Heath hedgerows.

Barbeques: please note

Owing to problems with littering, scorching and risk of fire we regret that barbeques are not permitted on Hampstead Heath.

Water temperature for swimmers

Lido: 9°C;  Ladies' Pond: 8°C;  Men's Pond: 8°C, as of 20 November 2008.  Further information about swimming.

Reptile survey

LEHART (the London, Essex and Hertfordhsire Amphibian & Reptile Trust) are surveying our population of rare grass snakes to help us work out how best to conserve them. If you have seen a snake on the Heath, please tell us more about it by either filling in our online wildlife sightings form (32kb) or by downloading and filling in the form below, then posting it to:

Ponds Ecologist, City of London, 432 Archway Road, London N6 4JH

Download the wildlife sightings form here (32kb)

Events

A full events programme takes place throughout the year and includes music concerts, fun fairs, learn-to-fish days and children’s summer entertainments. Regular guided walks, wildlife watches and sports events are also organised.

Download the Hampstead Heath Diary of events 2008-09 (6.8mb)
Download details of the 2008 bandstand concerts and childrens entertainers (271kb)
Download the Heath and Hampstead Society's walks programme 2008-09 (83kb)

Bird of prey demonstration

Photos at the Lido

A collection of photographs celebrating the sights and sounds of the Parliament Hill Lido is currently on display there. In Lido Life, local photographer Ruth Corney charts recent times at the Grade II listed pool, including its recent £2.9million renovation with a selection of underwater shots that show off the Lido’s new stainless steel lining with its wonderful reflective qualities.


Last modified: 20 November 2008 | Author: David Bentley
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