As autumn migration fades, London transforms into a winter refuge for countless birds. Strong north‑east winds and storms push thrushes from Scandinavia and eastern Europe into the city’s parks, gardens, and even the Thames embankment, where hungry skylarks sometimes forage when conditions are harsh. Londoners notice surging numbers of gulls and surprise guests in their gardens: blackcaps, whitethroats, Cetti’s and garden warblers that once all departed now occasionally stay. Escaped ornamental waterfowl like Canada and Egyptian geese, Mandarin and Ruddy ducks add splashes of colour to grey days, their freshly moulted plumage sleek and bright. Meanwhile, robins tame enough to feed from your hand, goldcrests probing brambles, and song thrushes smashing snails all reveal how diets shift to survive the cold. Return on 03-Dec for the full story!
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