Hackney Marshes

Hackney Marshes is a large area of mainly playing fields, disected by the River Lea, which is tidal. The western edge is bordered by the Lee Navigation. At the north end of the marshes lie two sets of Filter Beds, Middlesex and Essex (now Waterworks Nature reserve). There are a number of woodland strips and some areas of rough grassland. There is due to be considerable change to the area owing to Olympic development.

2008 Patchlist

1st January

Little Grebe,Cormorant,Grey Heron,Mute Swan,Greylag Goose,Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose, Gadwall,Teal,Mallard,Shoveler,Tufted Duck,Kestral,Moorhen,Coot,Green Sandpiper,B H Gull,Common Gull,LBB Gull,Herring Gull,Woodpigeon,Kingfisher,Green Woodpecker,G S Woodpecker,Meadow Pipit,Grey Wagtail,Wren,Dunnock,Robin,Blackbird,Song Thrush,Redwing,Mistle Thrush,Goldcrest,L T Tit,Blue Tit,Great Tit,Magpie,Carrion Crow,Starling,House Sparrow,Chaffinch,Greenfinch,Siskin,Reed Bunting,Feral Pigeon. 46 species