Overview

• Heathrow Airport has unveiled a bird hide designed to resemble an air traffic control tower, located on one of its 13 nature reserves.
• The structure, called the 'Nature Traffic Control Tower,' is part of Heathrow's Nature Positive Plan to reduce its ecological footprint and protect biodiversity.
• Visitors can book free guided birdwatching sessions and nature tours with Heathrow ecologists through Eventbrite, engaging the public with conservation efforts.
• The reserves are home to 79 bird species, including kingfishers and barn owls, as well as rare spiders and hundreds of butterfly species.
• Since 2022, Heathrow has invested £250 million in sustainability initiatives, including habitat management, water pollution reduction, and support for UK forests and peatlands.