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Thamesmead Wildlife Wanders with J D Swann
Saturday 18th April 2026 , 11:00am to 1:30pm
The first of three seasonal wildlife walks in Thamesmead with ornithological investigator J D Swann, with an emphasis on observation of birds, local ecology and history.
Join us to observe birdlife and other animals whilst travelling through marshes and woodland. Experience Thamesmead in April at a time when migrating birds such as Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Sand Martin are returning to the UK.
J D encourages participants to bring binoculars and cameras for documentation and at the end there will be a review of what has been seen. There will be J D Swann stamped notebooks available for people who wish to document observations.
This route will include the Ridgeway, Old Golf course, the Thames Path and Crossway Park.
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Transport Information
The nearest public transport station is Abbey Wood (National Rail, Elizabeth Line).
You can access the Lakeside Centre by bus routes 117, 229, 401, 472, 601, 301, 602, 669, N1
Access Information
The walk will go ahead apart from in extreme weather so please wear clothing and shoes appropriate for the conditions. This walk is approx. 3 miles.
Thamesmead Social Cafe will be open on the day, providing wheelchair accessible toilets and access to baby change facilities. This building does not have access to a hearing loop.