24th February

I had a few days off last week, so today was a case of checking up on a few of my projects that had were underway before I went on leave.This gave me the chance to grab a few photos of some of the parks more vulnerable species on what was a glorious day to be out in the parks.

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Sunrise from my office window in Bushy Park.

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This is phase 2, Hedge  Laying on Dukes Head Passage. Phase 1 was opening up an untidy area at the western end. This corridor into the park has been slightly neglected in recent years. My aim is to turn it into a green lane, that will attract a wider range of bio-diversity.

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At least 6 pairs of Skylarks were in evidence south of Upper Lodge Road.

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The Common Buzzard flew into the wood near the Water Gardens.

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Pair of Common Shelducks on a flooded patch in the Brewhouse Meadow.

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Male Reed Bunting in a Brewhouse reed bed.

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One of the 2 pairs of Grey Herons that are breeding on Upper Pen Ponds.

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A very nervous Little Grebe on Pen Ponds

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It was possibly scared of this nearby Great Crested Grebe, that in turn was worried by another G C Grebe on the other side of the pond.

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The pair of Great crested Grebes in Regent’s Park have to be careful when they leave their nest as Coots are also on the lookout for nest sites.

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