East India Dock

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This small reserve is situated just East of the Isle of Dogs and immediately across the Thames from the Millennium Dome. It is at the Southern end of the Lea Valley Park. There is a tidal lagoon with a shingle island and mudflats which can disappear at high tide. This is fringed on one side by a narrow band of reeds and trees adjacent to the main road (Lower Lea Crossing). There is also a small wooded area about half the size of a football pitch.

Specialities include Black Redstarts in Autumn/Winter, Peregrine visible on and around the Millennium Dome, Kingfisher, Passage Warblers, Breeding Common Terns and occasional Little Egrets. Barred Warbler, Firecrest, Whimbrel, Honey Buzzard and Roseate Tern have also been seen.

Nearest station is East India on the DLR. From the station walk directly towards the Thames and then turn left and walk alongside the river to enter the reserve. It is possible to park in the sliproad leading to Orchard Place and then enter the reserve at the NE corner through the small gate (This road has yellow lines, so be vigilant).

Richard Harrison's 2008 Patchlist http://editthis.info/londonbirders/User:Ricandele

Gary A James 2008 Patchlist

Cormorant,Grey Heron,Mute Swan,Shelduck,Teal,Mallard,Shoveler,Tufted Duck,Peregrine,Moorhen,Coot,Redshank,Common Sandpiper.BH Gull, Common Gull, Herring Gull,LBB Gull,GBB Gull,Stock Dove,Woodpigeon,Collared Dove,Feral Pigeon,Kingfisher,Pied Wagtail,Wren,Dunnock,Robin,Blackbird,Song Thrush,Blue Tit,Great Tit,Long-tailed Tit,Magpie, Carrion Crow,Chaffinch,Goldfinch,Greenfinch,Linnet,Reed Bunting. (39 Species)