Wildlife
Given our proximity to the best open space in North London, it’s no surprise that Lissenden Gardens is abundant with wildlife. Listed here are some of the creatures you might see from your garden or balcony. If you have any to add please email info@lissendengardens.co.uk, we would love to build up a comprehensive list of what visitors we get. If you would like any further information about any of these animals please visit the links provided.
BIRDS - www.rspb.co.uk
Here’s a list of some of the birds you might spot around the estate, courtesy of Richard Pearce (and his 54 years of Lissenden Gardens birdwatching). The RSPB website can help you identify them.
EVERY DAY:
Woodpigeon
London Pigeon
Robin
Dunnock
Blue tit
Great Tit
Blackbird
Magpie
Carrion crow
Goldfinch
Starling
Ring-necked Parakeet
QUITE OFTEN, IN SEASON OR FLYING OVER:
Herring Gull
Black-headed Gull
Song Thrush
Missle Thrush
Coal Tit
Long-tailed Tit
Jay
Swift
Chaffinch
Greenfinch
House sparrow
Cormorant (if you look up)
Heron (if you look up)
Kestrel
Jackdaw
Mallard
Canada Goose
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Mute Swan
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Pied Wagtail
Goldcrest
Nuthatch
Wren
Thrush
IF YOU’RE REALLY LUCKY:
Grey Wagtail
Chiffchaff
Redwing
Common Tern
Sparrowhawk
Buzzard
Hobby
Tawny Owl
Green Woodpecker
Lesser Redpoll
Red Kite
If you have a bird feeder and want to maximise its effectiveness, place it away from the road, ideally in line with some trees. A lot of the local birds like to pop out to feed from the safety of a tree branch or large bush. If you have neither near you, try experimenting with well-placed twigs or sticks on the balcony so that the birds might find a safe place to launch from. They tend to feed on location, and will ‘do the rounds’, then return to their trees. And of course, keep the feeders away from cats!
Please email the website if you have anything to add to our lists, or any good photos to make a page of lists more interesting.