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Wild London

New Book: Wild London - The Nature of a Capital

'Wild London is a splendid …lovingly researched book, Iain Green’s enthusiasm is highly contagious.'
Geographical – The Royal Geographical Society Magazine

For three years I have been exploring the wild and exotic parts of London, seeking out wildlife in all its forms - from familiar species to the rare and unusual... inhabiting ancient woodlands or living on high-rise office blocks.

Wild London showcases the astonishing and fascinating diversity of wildlife to be found within the city's boundaries. Explore the nature of the capital through the changing seasons.

Discover the floral anarchy in Downing Street, newts at Heathrow, stag nights in south London, tranquil urban wetlands, theatreland frogs, power station peregrines, bee orchids, bluebells and even seals and dolphins in the Thames. Wild London is an urban safari.

Lavishly illustrated with over 175 beautiful photographs, Wild London also includes a gazetteer to some of the best wild places in the city.

Order your personally signed copy of Wild London in the Green Eye Shop.

£25 + p&p

(Hardback, 176 pages, 250mm x 250mm)

'The value of Iain’s work is that it helps change our perception of cities…Wild London shows just how much biodiversity the city supports' Outdoor Photography

"Harassed into the smouldering plum sky by carrion crows, a ghostly flock of almost two hundred black-tailed godwits move between Aveley and Wennington Marshes. Almost silhouettes, the distinctive dark outline on their underwing is just visible in the half-light. As the afternoon sun recedes behind Rainham landfill site and tower blocks on the southern edge of the Thames, the birds nervously settle in a tight group in the shallows of a large pool. The uniform, pale-grey plumage of the sleek godwits instantly distinguishes them from the many lapwings that also rest in the marshes. The chill winter air encourages a calm to descend upon the birds. Through the cold months the city's precious urban wetlands are the temporary feeding grounds for many thousands of wintering waders."

All photographs © Iain Green

"Drenching themselves on the hottest day of the year, two city pigeons bathe in the cooling mist of a Trafalgar Square fountain. It is early morning and the day is already warm; by lunchtime, the temperature will reach the high 30s...

"Some of London's most visited landmarks conceal surprising modern-day residents. In the historic heart of the capital, there are rare birds breeding, secret wilderness areas and treasures along the Thames. Hop on board the alternative tour to the wild sights of the city."