Emblem of the City of London
Hampstead Heath
Registered Charity

Please respect our wildlife sanctuary
The island in Model Boating Pond is closed to the public and dogs to allow for wildlife to thrive

Since the island in Model Boating Pond was created as part of the Ponds Project, which was completed in 2016, it has become a refuge for many different types of water fowl including Egyptian Geese (which bred on the island), coots, great crested grebes and ducks. These birds use the island as a safe place to rest and to find food.

In the summer months the island is covered in wildflowers which are very popular with pollinating insects and dragon flies. The aquatic planting around the island is an important habitat for amphibians, insects, birds and fish. Wildlife is thriving here and the area will remain closed to the public and dogs for this reason.

The City of London provides 14 green spaces in and around London for the benefit of local communities. Most are registered charities operating at little cost to the general public.

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/hampsteadheath
email: hampstead.heath@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Tel: 020 7332 3322

[Images: left to right]
Egyptian Geese have used the island as a place to breed and rear their young.
Knapweed is a favourite of pollinating insects due to its good quality nectar. Its seeds are also eaten by birds.
The Great Crested Grebe use the island as a refuge and place to rest.

Hampstead Heath is a large park in North London.

The area where the sign is located was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image

The pictures that appear at the top of the sign appear here in enlargement:
Egyptian Geese - Click for a larger image
Knapweed - Click for a larger image
The Great Crested Grebe - Click for a larger image