In 2026, captive-bred white storks will be introduced at Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham — the first breeding colony in London since the species vanished in the 1400s. Alongside plans to bring back beavers in 2027, the project aims to restore wetlands, boost biodiversity and reconnect city residents with nature.
(c) Georg Wietschorke
(c) Georg Wietschorke

Weissstörche kehren nach 600 Jahren nach London zurück

THE GUARDIAN

2026 sollen in Dagenhams Eastbrookend Country Park erstmals wieder Weißstörche brüten — die erste Kolonie in London seit dem Aussterben im 15. Jahrhundert. Mit der geplanten Wiederansiedlung von Bibern 2027 verbindet das Projekt Renaturierung, mehr Artenvielfalt und Natur mitten in der Stadt.

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