Walthamstow Urban Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands is the London's largest urban wetland nature reserve, providing a special home to many important wildlife species. The nature reserve encompasses 10 large reservoirs, which deliver water to 3.5 million Thames Water customers.
Walthamstow Wetlands is internationally important for wildlife, especially for migrating waterfowl, which fly many thousands of miles/kilometres to get there. The nature reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest; forms part of the Lee Valley Special Protection Area and is included in The Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.
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Autumn thistles
Dried thistles reflecting the autumn sunlight
Dried thistles reflecting the autumn sunlight
Dried Thistles
Water reeds and Autumn colours
Beautiful violet shades
Electricity pylons alongside Europe's largest urban wetland
I'm not dead yet!
Wild berries
Born to be wild!
A room with a view (one day)
Views from the water's edge
Thistles in Autumn
Derelict rowing boat
Blowing in the wind
Felled trees creating a wildlife habitat
Abandoned pumping station water valves left to rust
