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< Back to What's On Guided Bird Walk with Bonner Black Join London Wildlife Trust and singer Bonner Black on a beginner-friendly birdwatching walk of Walthamstow Wetlands. Date: 22 March Time: 10:00 - 12:15 £10 Walthamstow Wetlands Location: Book your space > Would you like to know why Walthamstow Wetlands is internationally important as a reserve and which birds call this green space home? This is your opportunity to learn more alongside singer Bonner Black and London Wildlife Trust. 🥾walk on reserve paths, though there may be some slight inclines; strong stout footwear is recommended ⏳ approximately 2 hours and will be fully outdoors, so dress for the weather 🦆We have a limited number of binoculars to lend; please bring your own if you have them This event is aimed at adults aged 18+, but can be inclusive for young people aged 11 and above, who must be accompanied by an adult. Further information will be sent out prior to the event. The birds on our reserve are wild, so we can’t guarantee sightings of particular species. However, this unpredictability is all part of the joy of birding! Bonner Black was raised in the unincorporated town of Hot Rock, Tennessee and moved to Nashville a week after she turned 17 to pursue music. In 2016 she received the Artist Entrepreneur Award from The Oxford Center of Entrepreneurs at The Times Center in New York City. Her songs have accumulated 900k+ streams with the release of two EPs and her debut Album, “Hopeless RomANTICS,” featuring songs that landed placements on the New York Times 2023 Spring Playlist, Spotify’s Fresh Finds Pop, Apple Music’s Breaking Singer-Songwriter. Over a decade of touring has taken her from the West Coast, to her headlining US “Fall Migration Tour” on the East Coast, and across the ocean to the UK where she will be returning this year for her second tour. In 2026 she will release her fourth studio project, a 5 song EP titled, “Little Bird In A Big Sky.” Also an avid birdwatcher and conservation advocate, her birding videos gained over 15 million views in 2025. She has collaborated with The Audubon Society in the US, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in the UK, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Integrating her enthusiasm for birds and songwriting, she has cultivated a unique and devout community and hosts bird & nature walks before her live shows, teaming up with local conservation groups to highlight conservation efforts and nurture the local communities she travels to. All proceeds from this event enable London Wildlife Trust's mission of nature recovery for a thriving city. Image credits: Eleanor Church (1), Bonner Black (2) and Mandi Fountain (3, @mandifountainphotos) Previous Next

< Back Whistling Jack 1/14 Narrow boat Lees 58ft 2005 £90,000 SOLD Contact the owner Andy For sale, on its much sought after tranquil river mooring on the River Lea, adjacent to Lee Valley Marina, Springfield (E5 9BL), “Whistling Jack” is a beautiful meadow green 58 foot semi-trad narrowboat, comprising 4 berths, living area, galley, shower and bathroom. The mooring is in between Springfield Park and the Walthamstow marshes nature reserve so has an incredibly rural feel, teeming with wildlife, whilst also being in Zone 2 and within easy reach of transport connections to all London destinations. There is plenty of under bed storage, a wardrobe and ample cupboard space for kitchen utensils, books, music equipment etc. Headroom is 6’5” throughout the boat so ideal for the taller occupant. The marina is secure, with key fob entry, and has a shower block, washing machines, members’ bar, Chandelry with pump-out, diesel services, and recycling facilities. There is a wonderful community feel in the marina and the Spring Lea Crusing Club regularly hosts gigs, yoga classes and crafts evenings as well as seasonal cruises along the waterways. Equipment: Shoreline 12v fridge Gas oven & stove with 4 hobs (13kg propane bottles) Boatman stove (multi fuel) Mikuni MX100 diesel heater system Pumpout Tecma Thetford toilet Calorifier powered by 240v mains connection (or engine whilst cruising) Technical: Built by Lees Narrowboats in 2005 and fit-out completed at Springfield Marina in 2006 33hp Vetus engine Steel construction 10mm/6mm/5mm Semi-trad stern Boat blacking: 3 coats quality bitumen July 2025 New anodes July 2025 New water pump 2023 New starter & leisure batteries 2023 Hull survey undertaken July 2025: available to buyer - hull found to be in excellent condition with no major issues identified Boat Safety Certificate expires Jan 2027 Mooring fee £623 pcm Selling price is £90,000 (including the marina’s 10% fee to transfer the mooring) Previous Next

Old English Goats The grassland on Cheshunt Marsh provides important habitat for invertebrates, in particular grasshoppers and bush-crickets. A recent survey found over 400 different species of invertebrates including some which are nationally rare. This importance is recognised through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Over time the grassland has become increasingly overgrown with bramble and scrub. While this can provide important habitat for some species, the grassland is now starting to be lost. In order to retain this rich mosaic of grass and scrub, specialised grazing by Old English Goats has been introduced onto the site. Once widespread across England, the Old English Goats were nearly lost altogether due to inter-breeding with domesticated goats. The goats that graze Cheshunt Marsh come from a feral population in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, one of the few places that they remained pure-bred. Goats are well adapted to eating scrub. Their narrow muzzle and flexible upper lip means they can be very selective, picking the leaves of bramble, weakening the plants and stripping the bark of bushes and trees. The goats are checked daily by trained volunteers or staff, if you would like to become involved please contact our Volunteers team .

Old English Goats The grassland on Cheshunt Marsh provides important habitat for invertebrates, in particular grasshoppers and bush-crickets. A recent survey found over 400 different species of invertebrates including some which are nationally rare. This importance is recognised through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Over time the grassland has become increasingly overgrown with bramble and scrub. While this can provide important habitat for some species, the grassland is now starting to be lost. In order to retain this rich mosaic of grass and scrub, specialised grazing by Old English Goats has been introduced onto the site. Once widespread across England, the Old English Goats were nearly lost altogether due to inter-breeding with domesticated goats. The goats that graze Cheshunt Marsh come from a feral population in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, one of the few places that they remained pure-bred. Goats are well adapted to eating scrub. Their narrow muzzle and flexible upper lip means they can be very selective, picking the leaves of bramble, weakening the plants and stripping the bark of bushes and trees. The goats are checked daily by trained volunteers or staff, if you would like to become involved please contact our Volunteers team .

Old English Goats The grassland on Cheshunt Marsh provides important habitat for invertebrates, in particular grasshoppers and bush-crickets. A recent survey found over 400 different species of invertebrates including some which are nationally rare. This importance is recognised through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Over time the grassland has become increasingly overgrown with bramble and scrub. While this can provide important habitat for some species, the grassland is now starting to be lost. In order to retain this rich mosaic of grass and scrub, specialised grazing by Old English Goats has been introduced onto the site. Once widespread across England, the Old English Goats were nearly lost altogether due to inter-breeding with domesticated goats. The goats that graze Cheshunt Marsh come from a feral population in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, one of the few places that they remained pure-bred. Goats are well adapted to eating scrub. Their narrow muzzle and flexible upper lip means they can be very selective, picking the leaves of bramble, weakening the plants and stripping the bark of bushes and trees. The goats are checked daily by trained volunteers or staff, if you would like to become involved please contact our Volunteers team .

Old English Goats The grassland on Cheshunt Marsh provides important habitat for invertebrates, in particular grasshoppers and bush-crickets. A recent survey found over 400 different species of invertebrates including some which are nationally rare. This importance is recognised through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Over time the grassland has become increasingly overgrown with bramble and scrub. While this can provide important habitat for some species, the grassland is now starting to be lost. In order to retain this rich mosaic of grass and scrub, specialised grazing by Old English Goats has been introduced onto the site. Once widespread across England, the Old English Goats were nearly lost altogether due to inter-breeding with domesticated goats. The goats that graze Cheshunt Marsh come from a feral population in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, one of the few places that they remained pure-bred. Goats are well adapted to eating scrub. Their narrow muzzle and flexible upper lip means they can be very selective, picking the leaves of bramble, weakening the plants and stripping the bark of bushes and trees. The goats are checked daily by trained volunteers or staff, if you would like to become involved please contact our Volunteers team .

Old English Goats The grassland on Cheshunt Marsh provides important habitat for invertebrates, in particular grasshoppers and bush-crickets. A recent survey found over 400 different species of invertebrates including some which are nationally rare. This importance is recognised through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Over time the grassland has become increasingly overgrown with bramble and scrub. While this can provide important habitat for some species, the grassland is now starting to be lost. In order to retain this rich mosaic of grass and scrub, specialised grazing by Old English Goats has been introduced onto the site. Once widespread across England, the Old English Goats were nearly lost altogether due to inter-breeding with domesticated goats. The goats that graze Cheshunt Marsh come from a feral population in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, one of the few places that they remained pure-bred. Goats are well adapted to eating scrub. Their narrow muzzle and flexible upper lip means they can be very selective, picking the leaves of bramble, weakening the plants and stripping the bark of bushes and trees. The goats are checked daily by trained volunteers or staff, if you would like to become involved please contact our Volunteers team .

Old English Goats The grassland on Cheshunt Marsh provides important habitat for invertebrates, in particular grasshoppers and bush-crickets. A recent survey found over 400 different species of invertebrates including some which are nationally rare. This importance is recognised through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Over time the grassland has become increasingly overgrown with bramble and scrub. While this can provide important habitat for some species, the grassland is now starting to be lost. In order to retain this rich mosaic of grass and scrub, specialised grazing by Old English Goats has been introduced onto the site. Once widespread across England, the Old English Goats were nearly lost altogether due to inter-breeding with domesticated goats. The goats that graze Cheshunt Marsh come from a feral population in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, one of the few places that they remained pure-bred. Goats are well adapted to eating scrub. Their narrow muzzle and flexible upper lip means they can be very selective, picking the leaves of bramble, weakening the plants and stripping the bark of bushes and trees. The goats are checked daily by trained volunteers or staff, if you would like to become involved please contact our Volunteers team .

Old English Goats The grassland on Cheshunt Marsh provides important habitat for invertebrates, in particular grasshoppers and bush-crickets. A recent survey found over 400 different species of invertebrates including some which are nationally rare. This importance is recognised through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Over time the grassland has become increasingly overgrown with bramble and scrub. While this can provide important habitat for some species, the grassland is now starting to be lost. In order to retain this rich mosaic of grass and scrub, specialised grazing by Old English Goats has been introduced onto the site. Once widespread across England, the Old English Goats were nearly lost altogether due to inter-breeding with domesticated goats. The goats that graze Cheshunt Marsh come from a feral population in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, one of the few places that they remained pure-bred. Goats are well adapted to eating scrub. Their narrow muzzle and flexible upper lip means they can be very selective, picking the leaves of bramble, weakening the plants and stripping the bark of bushes and trees. The goats are checked daily by trained volunteers or staff, if you would like to become involved please contact our Volunteers team .

Old English Goats The grassland on Cheshunt Marsh provides important habitat for invertebrates, in particular grasshoppers and bush-crickets. A recent survey found over 400 different species of invertebrates including some which are nationally rare. This importance is recognised through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Over time the grassland has become increasingly overgrown with bramble and scrub. While this can provide important habitat for some species, the grassland is now starting to be lost. In order to retain this rich mosaic of grass and scrub, specialised grazing by Old English Goats has been introduced onto the site. Once widespread across England, the Old English Goats were nearly lost altogether due to inter-breeding with domesticated goats. The goats that graze Cheshunt Marsh come from a feral population in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, one of the few places that they remained pure-bred. Goats are well adapted to eating scrub. Their narrow muzzle and flexible upper lip means they can be very selective, picking the leaves of bramble, weakening the plants and stripping the bark of bushes and trees. The goats are checked daily by trained volunteers or staff, if you would like to become involved please contact our Volunteers team .

Old English Goats The grassland on Cheshunt Marsh provides important habitat for invertebrates, in particular grasshoppers and bush-crickets. A recent survey found over 400 different species of invertebrates including some which are nationally rare. This importance is recognised through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Over time the grassland has become increasingly overgrown with bramble and scrub. While this can provide important habitat for some species, the grassland is now starting to be lost. In order to retain this rich mosaic of grass and scrub, specialised grazing by Old English Goats has been introduced onto the site. Once widespread across England, the Old English Goats were nearly lost altogether due to inter-breeding with domesticated goats. The goats that graze Cheshunt Marsh come from a feral population in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, one of the few places that they remained pure-bred. Goats are well adapted to eating scrub. Their narrow muzzle and flexible upper lip means they can be very selective, picking the leaves of bramble, weakening the plants and stripping the bark of bushes and trees. The goats are checked daily by trained volunteers or staff, if you would like to become involved please contact our Volunteers team .

Old English Goats The grassland on Cheshunt Marsh provides important habitat for invertebrates, in particular grasshoppers and bush-crickets. A recent survey found over 400 different species of invertebrates including some which are nationally rare. This importance is recognised through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Over time the grassland has become increasingly overgrown with bramble and scrub. While this can provide important habitat for some species, the grassland is now starting to be lost. In order to retain this rich mosaic of grass and scrub, specialised grazing by Old English Goats has been introduced onto the site. Once widespread across England, the Old English Goats were nearly lost altogether due to inter-breeding with domesticated goats. The goats that graze Cheshunt Marsh come from a feral population in the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, one of the few places that they remained pure-bred. Goats are well adapted to eating scrub. Their narrow muzzle and flexible upper lip means they can be very selective, picking the leaves of bramble, weakening the plants and stripping the bark of bushes and trees. The goats are checked daily by trained volunteers or staff, if you would like to become involved please contact our Volunteers team .