It’s possible to see birds, mammals and insects a plenty in Tower Hamlets.  There is a growing interest in this biodiversity with insects and spiders not seen in London for more than 50 years having recently been observed here.

There are lots of wildlife management initiatives including wildflower meadow areas,

the placing of bird and bat boxes and new and improved water areas.  It seems that every opportunity is taken to provide niche green spaces, no matter how small.  The woodland walk at Weavers Fields, Bethnal Green, is a great example of such an accessible site.

There are three local nature reserves at the Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, the Mudchute Park and the East India Dock Basin Nature Reserve.

The Cemetery Park combines interest for both the historian and the naturalist.

There are great opportunities to participate in the research and recording of gravestones and wildlife species.  You can join in – simply contact the Friends of the Park who organise a very full programme of activities.  Walking through the Park you will be impressed by the variety of birdsong, glimpses of small mammals and the variety of plant life.  A lot has been done in recent years to plant bulbs which will give the park a great colour splash in the spring.

Yes, life is definitely getting better for the wildlife of Tower Hamlets, be it the flora or the fauna!