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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Autumn has arrived in Highgate Wood, and among the fungi you may spot this season are Ganoderma applanatum, Amanita muscaria and Mycena pura 🍄🍂 Please leave fungi where you find them. They help trees thrive, recycle nutrients and support woodland life. Take photos, leave nature📸

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today marks the September Equinox! It's the point where day and night are equal in length, and autumn begins🍂 As we leave summer behind and move into cooler months, please remember to not pick fungi as it emerges - it is an essential part of the ecosystem 🍄

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Don't miss our guided nature walks this autumn!🍂 These events are free to join and do not require booking. Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time at the information hut in Highgate Wood, next to the café. #highgatewood #freeevents #nature #london

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What have our arborists been up to 🤔 To help keep visitors safe along the nearby footpath, our team is reducing this oak while retaining as much deadwood as possible. This is because dead trees are an incredible hotspot for wildlife, providing valuable habitats for many species.

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Community Heritage Day was wonderful 👏 Thank you to all who came and took part in the games, dog show, stalls, and speaking with our team 🦇 What was your favourite part?🌳

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Restorations of the Roman Kiln Exhibition in the Information Hut are well underway, and we're excited!🪻 This Sunday (Sep 6), don't miss the Highgate Wood Heritage Day, where you'll be able to hear more from our team, meet local members of the community, visit stalls, play games, and more🌳🐾

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Don't miss the Highgate Wood Community Heritage Day!🌳 We can't wait to welcome back the community for a wonderful day of celebrating ancient woodland heritage, plus stalls, games and more🪻👏 🦇Sunday 6 September 🐝11am - 4pm This is a free event; no ticket or booking required.

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

It's International Bat Night, and we're celebrating these special creatures! Which shot is your favourite?📸🦇 Our teams carry out monitoring to understand the biodiversity of our green spaces; the species recorded play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by feeding on insects after dark.

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Explore Highgate Wood through a historical guided walk 🪶🌷 🌳 Tuesday 1 September 🌳 5.30-6.30pm 🌳 Meet outside the information hut, next to the cafe (///: luck.crop.fills) Can’t make this one? Follow us to keep up to date with our guided walks in the future 🍂❄️ #highgatewood #londonnature

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A Hobby fledgling looks down during its first days out of the nest 🪶🪹 Two Hobby chicks and three Sparrowhawk chicks have fledged their nests in the past few weeks, seen by our team and visitors to the Wood. Although they may appear alone, their parents are usually close by. 📸 Mark Albini

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Job Opportunity: Administrative Manager 📣🌳 Join our incredible team and support our mission to deliver outstanding services across some of London's most iconic public open spaces! More info: ow.ly/1q5Z50ZBnkv Deadline: Sep 14 at 11:59pm

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Due to the extreme heat, the under-5's slide has been closed off in the Children's Playground. There is currently an Amber Heat Alert; please ensure you stay hydrated, seek shade, and look after each other 🪴 #HighgateWood

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Help us keep you, other visitors and our Wood safe during this heatwave. 💧 Stay hydrated 🔥 Do not light any fires or BBQs - pack a picnic instead 🗑️ Use our bins or take your litter home 🌳 Respect the environment and our staff. Abuse will not be tolerated

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

...or undergoing 'inosculation', as scientists call it 🤝🌳 Inosculation is a natural process where two trees weave and intertwine together. This connection can provide added structural support and may even allow the trees to share water and nutrients through their joined tissues.

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This World Ranger Day, we want to recognise the dedication of the Highgate Wood Ranger team, whose work helps protect nature, support biodiversity and ensure the Wood remains a place for people to connect with the outdoors. Thank you for your knowledge and commitment to this special green space💚

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

he Met Office has issued another Amber Heat Health Alert, starting tomorrow morning, 29 July. For more information, please visit gov.uk/UKHSA/beat-the-heat. Even a small spark can quickly start a serious fire. Report any signs of fire immediately by calling 999 and our Duty Mobile on 07786 538932.

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

It’s Love Parks Week - the perfect time to celebrate Highgate Wood!💚👏 From tall ancient trees to tiny new life, Highgate Wood is a place where nature thrives. This Love Parks Week, we’d love to know - what’s your favourite part of the Wood? #highgatewood #loveparksweek2026 #keepbritaintidy

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The Wildflower Meadow is coming along nicely!💮 Despite the extreme heat, the meadow is starting to sprout. Our team is looking after it wonderfully, and will do more supportive planting in September to encourage further growth 🪴

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

One healthy hedgehog! This rotund, well camouflaged little friend was spotted near our rangers' yard the other day. It's excellent to see one looking so well fed - a good sign of how wildlife is doing in the Wood!🦔

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A Green Woodpecker, spotted in our wildflower meadow 🪶 They have been seen recently flying down and into the meadow to snack on ants! They're beautiful birds - next time you visit us, stand quietly a few paces back from the meadow and you may see one darting in and out 🐜

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

30 years on, and we’re delighted to announce that Highgate Wood has once again received a Green Flag Award! We're so proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s best-managed green spaces. Swipe to see photos of three of our teams members who have been with us since that very first award 👉🎉

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Wildflower Meadow Update 👏🌷 Right after seed planting, the Wood experienced 2 months of drought - something that can really impact the growth of new plants! The good news is, blue cornflowers are now flowering. Our team have also planted extra seeds in pots, which will be planted soon🪻

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A recent survey counted over 46 species of moths in Highgate Wood! This was done using a moth trap, that allows conservationists to survey species without harming them. A range of species shows good biodiversity - something that is essential to a functioning ecosystem.

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Summer is an excellent time to see bats across London 🦇 As the evenings get warmer, species such as Common Pipistrelle, Natterer's and Daubenton's bats become more active. Keep an eye out near parks, rivers, and gardens just after sunset, and watch for quick, darting movements against the sky.

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The Wood is protected by the City of London Corp and we want your views in our climate survey. Share what sustainability means to you, what you value, and how you’d like to hear about climate action. Takes 5 mins. Win a £50 voucher. Closes 8 July. cityoflondon.gov.uk/sustainablecity…

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Active tree creeper nest spotted!📣 On last Saturday’s summer guided walk, the group spotted this tree creeper bringing food to its chicks. The nest is tucked away inside a dead branch, highlighting the importance of leaving dead, old, and fallen branches throughout the woodland 🍃 📸: Mark Albini

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

This Greater Spotted Woodpecker nestling is just too cute! And it's almost ready to fledge 👀 Save this as a reminder to keep an eye out for it the next time you're in the wood 💚

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

In our wildflower meadow, you may spot some of these little mounds... they're ant hills! If you look closely, you'll find that these ant hills have holes and divots in them. These are made by green woodpeckers, which land and peck into the hills to feed on the ants! 🐜🌻

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Come along to our summer guided walks!🍃 *Bat Watch walks cost £11.30 and must be booked in advance. To book, visit: www.eventbrite.highgatewood All other events are free and no booking required. All walks start at the information hut next to the café.

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The 8 blue tit chicks are getting bigger! They're still in their nest box, but now with open eyes and feathers 🪶💚 You can watch a live stream of the chicks as they grow on a screen next to the Children's Playground (WhatThreeWords: ///kinds.shares.rated)

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

9 blue tit chicks have hatched in one of our nest boxes! You can watch the live stream from a screen next to the children’s playground 👏🐣🪶

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

📣Spring guided walk at Highate Wood happening tomorrow at 11am (May 2) The wood is looking beautiful in the spring sunshine, and the honey bees are loving it. Flowers are blooming everywhere you look, and the sound of the birds and insects is incredible!💚

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

For safety, Highgate Wood is closed this morning (Wed 29 April) due to high winds. We'll update here when it opens.

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Today is Earth Day 🌍🍃 A time to celebrate and reflect on the amazing green space we have in London, and how we can protect the wildlife that we live alongside 🐍🐸🦉 Thank you for being a part of Highgate Wood's community and helping protect our corner of the natural world 🐞

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

It's Bat Appreciation Day 🦇👏 These images were taken last month during a Bat Conservation Trust training day, to learn how fibrescopes help monitor bats safely and responsibly🦇

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

A beautiful tawny owl decided to have a nap in the playground this week! The owl was found by our team and was fine and well, flying away after a short break 🦉

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We've had a staggering number of green longhorn moths in the wood recently! They've been displaying courtship behaviours, dancing in the sunlight, and feeding on leaf litter 🍃

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A big thank you to the Heath Hands volunteers who helped put up the fence protecting our new wildflower meadow 👏 We can't wait to see what wildlife it attracts!

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

These brilliant videos were taken on our guided walk - Birds & Their Song - that happened last Saturday 🐦🌟 Those who joined us spotted nest building behaviours, such as this nuthatch adding mud to the entrance of its bird box! 📸 credit: Mark Albini

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐣 We hope you're having a lovely long weekend and have been enjoying the outbursts of sun over the past few weeks as much as our trees have!☀️

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Our first Spring Walk is coming up this Sunday (28 March). Learn more about the birds that live in the Wood and how to identify them by their song. Starting at 9am by the information hut near the café. 🍃 No booking required. #NatureWalks #London #AncientWoodland #HighgateWood

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Swipe to see why we close in high winds ➡️ Earlier this week, we closed due to strong winds and these are just some of the photos taken the day after, of two hornbeams and an oak tree that had unfortunately come down. Hopefully with summer around the corner, we'll be in for brighter, calmer days ☀️

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Today is the spring equinox, marking the start of longer, warmer days ☀️ As winter winds down and we prepare for summer, our team have been out dead hedging and creating natural barriers in the wood 🍃 This creates safety zones around veteran trees, and protects undergrowth and roots💚

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Cauliflower slime mould! An essential part of the forest and nutrient recycling, when spring arrives, they puff up into these marshmallow-y forms on old logs. Then their skin cracks open to reveal a brown spore-filled pulp! Amazing? Or not your cup of tea? Let us know what you think of them!

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

A Ranger has spotted one of the first bluebells in Highgate Wood this year. A full carpet of flowers will soon follow. If you’re visiting, please stay on the paths to avoid trampling them and never pick wildflowers. Together we can protect these beautiful blooms for future years. 🥀💚

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Highgate Wood has been checked and is open (Fri 13 March). There were a few tree failures caused by the wind gusts, including one oak and two hornbeam, but staff have checked for safety and cleared the paths.

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

For safety reasons, Highgate Wood will not open tomorrow (Thurs 12 March) due to high winds -which are forecast to last all day.

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The Oak Beauty Moth 🦋 A clever spot from our ecologist, as these moths blend in brilliantly with their surroundings! A wingspan often exceeding 2 inches, they can be seen flying from late February to early April - next time you're in the wood, try and spot one! #LondonNature #HighgateWood

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Remember to join our guided walks this spring 🏵️🪺☀️

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Highgate Wood @highgatewood.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Cubicle decay! Caused by the rapid breakdown of materials in the trunk by fungi, a fascinating and unique pattern is formed, proving that even in states of decay nature is beautiful 🍄‍🟫🪵

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