I was at the Wandle Valley Confernce talking about my organization, Pedal4Health. I have been working in Hackbridge recently promoting cycling. When waliking over the bridge near Hackbridge Station I was amazed to see the lake on the left. Is this Beddington Farmlands?
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(Posted on 2010-04-30 07:29:00 by )
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For some years I have occasionally enjoyed walking or cycling on the path alongside the railway line. Recently I became aware that the area near Beddington Park was being landscaped and much of the vegetation removed to allow views of an extensive lake. It will be a marvellous feature once the plants re-establish themselves. I have not noticed any unusual birds in this area, but have recently seen kingfishers and egrets on the Wandle in Mill Lane, Carshalton, a bullfinch on Wilderness Island and an Egyptian Goose in Beddington Park. I will certainly be taking a greater interest in the Beddington Farmlands in future. Good luck in your endeavours.
(Posted on 2010-02-26 21:02:00 by ) -
Hi,
Ever since the perimeter path opened up, I've enjoyed cycling and walking along it, admiring the wildlife and soaking up the
peace and solitude. You never quite know what you'll see and that is definately part of the attraction! I've seen clouded yellow butterflies,the famous tree sparrows,kestrels, and at one time 13 herons! I've yet to see the peregrine but am ever hopeful.
On a couple of occasions I've been on the guided tour in a 4x4 and was lucky enough to go with the bird expert which was fascinating.The view from the hill was an eye opener. It's amazing how the place keeps changing but a shame for wildlife which likes a settled environment to live and breed. I saw from the report several species have been in decline and suffered as a result of all the changes of land use. Building applications and the gradual nibbling away of the land would be a real tragedy and be the worst possible outcome for all the wildlife. I just hope that one day the whole area will be opened up to the public as planned. A nature reserve to rival the Barnes Wetland Trust would be fantastic!(And right on the doorstep!) I'll look forward to that day along with all the other people in the area who love the natural world.
I'll be keeping an eye developments
(Posted on 2010-02-25 18:01:00 by ) -
My partner and I had another very enjoyable walk round the farm some two weeks ago, though at times the thick, clinging mud reminded me of pictures of the Somme during WW1, and saw quite a number of tree sparrows and other interesting birds. Not only birds were seen as during our walk I counted 8 healthy foxes obviously doing well there. It's a marvellous place for wildlife and one never knows what bird will turn up. When we went there was much excitement as a Lapland Bunting and a Mealy Redpoll were on the farm. We were also lucky enough to flush quite a number of Jack Snipe.
Long may this place remain as a wildlife haven.
(Posted on 2010-02-02 20:13:00 by ) -
Went on the guided walk on Sunday 17th January. Really enjoyed it - pass the site regularly on the train and never had any idea what a fantastic habitat lurked over the embankment. Many thanks to the tour guide - I never did catch his name. Doubt I will ever get the walking boots clean again though!
(Posted on 2010-01-20 15:50:00 by ) -
Went on the tour on Sunday morning and enjoyed it immensely. It's amazing what can be seen when you have the benefit of specialists to guide you. It was well worth it just to see the Tree Sparrows.
(Posted on 2009-10-05 07:36:00 by ) -
Visited today on a guided walk and can recommend this. Great site and good to see so much positive work going on there. Look forward to the next trip.
Cheers.
Gordon Shaw
(Posted on 2009-10-04 16:13:00 by ) -
I have visited the farm once to pick up an injured gull for London Wildcare and thought i would check out the website to find out more. I have lived in the borough for all of my life 37 years and never realised that such an amazing place was hiding behind the park. I am amazed that so many beautiful birds can be found there. Please add me to your mailing list and I will give you any support I can so that the farm can stay as such a beautiful nature reserve.
(Posted on 2009-09-28 14:53:00 by )
Beddington Farmlands and the Beddington Farm Bird Group
Thats right Fred the area to the East of the Hackbridge is all Beddington Farmlands. There is a permissive footpath that runs the length of the farmlands if you wish to get a little bit closer.