London Urban Wildlife
Urban & Suburban
Birds
Beginner
UK — London
Year-round
Overview
Peregrine falcons on skyscrapers, ring-necked parakeets in parks, and foxes at dusk.
Equipment
- Binoculars
- Camera
- City map
- Notebook
Safety Notes
- Urban wildlife is habituated but not tame
- Watch for cyclists in parks
Identification Tips
1
Peregrines nest on Tate Modern and Battersea Power Station
2
Parakeets roost in thousands at Esher Rugby Club
3
Foxes emerge at dusk in most parks
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Falcon | common | Tall buildings, hunting pigeons |
| Ring-necked Parakeet | common | Hyde Park, green flocks |
| Red Fox | common | Parks at dusk |
| Grey Heron | common | Regent's Park lake |