London in the Wild: Exploring Nature in the City

London in the Wild is a guide to the city's wild spaces and natural places, featuring 15,000 species of flora, fungi, and fauna. It can be explored from gardens, local parks, and community spaces, as well as wetlands, woodlands, and heaths.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

London, often portrayed as a bustling metropolis filled with cars, concrete, lights, noise, and pollution, may seem like a harsh and unforgiving landscape designed solely to cater to human needs. However, if you take the time to pause and observe, you'll discover that London is teeming with an incredible diversity of flora, fungi, and fauna, including marsh frogs, hedgehogs, short-eared owls, and dragonflies.

London in the Wild offers a unique opportunity to explore the city from the comfort of your garden, local parks, and community spaces, as well as from its wetlands, woodlands, and heaths. Throughout your journey, you'll discover the best spots to witness the breathtaking beauty of bluebells in springtime, observe the daily routines of London Tube mice, and witness the playful activities of seals who call the Thames their home.

By embarking on this exploration, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the natural wonders that exist right alongside us in the heart of London. So, grab your binoculars, lace up your hiking boots, and let London in the Wild be your guide as you discover the city's hidden treasures and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 158 x 216 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857839947