Local Wildlife Site

Wildlife

The site is covered in species-rich ephemeral vegetation, with large areas of scrub and scattered mature trees. The sparse grassland is dominated by barren brome and squirrel's-tail fescue. Intermingled are a variety of wildflowers, including ox-eye daisy, mugwort, creeping thistle, perennial wall rocket, hoary mustard, hawkweed oxtongue, ribwort plantain and great mullein. There are also large clumps of hare's-foot clover - a locally uncommon plant in London. In this part of the site there are good numbers of grasshoppers and butterflies, including meadow brown and gatekeeper. A large part of the site is dominated by scrub which is of value to breeding birds. Species comprise buddleia, hawthorn, Cotoneasters, blackthorn, bramble and goat willow. The site also has a few scattered trees, including London plane, whitebeam and Lombardy poplar. A good range of common birds is also seen here.

Facilities

No information available.