These large open water areas are largely hard surfaced around their perimeter, apart from a margin of grassland and scrub along the southeast side of Blackwall Basin. Poplar Dock now houses a marina.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Blackwall Basin
Borough: Tower Hamlets
Grade: Borough Grade II
Access: Free public access (part of site)
Area: 3.24 ha
Description
Wildlife
Common terns nest on rafts in Blackwall Basin, and small numbers of tufted duck, great crested grebe, cormorant, coot and mallard are regularly present, with larger numbers of waterfowl in hard winters. Blackwall Basin may only be viewed from adjacent roads, however the edge of Poplar Dock is accessible.Facilities
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