25th May

Regent’s Park

I had a wander around the lake to see how many Reed Warbler males were possibly holding territories. There were at least 6 around the main lake and although I didn’t hear it, there is a bird in the reed bed on the lake in Queen Mary’s Gardens. That reed bed was only constructed in 2012 and has taken along time to establish.

I have attached videos of Reed and Sedge Warblers singing just in case you are not always sure what bird is singing from the deep in the cover of a reed bed.

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Grey Heron taking enjoying some early morning sun.

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Stock Dove picking off seeds as they drop from the feeder above.

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Families of Starling were picking through the piles of rubbish that accumulate during Bank Holiday Weekends if the weather is reasonable.

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4 Jackdaws were also ripping open bags in search of some food scraps.

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This Great spotted Woodpecker has a more healthy diet on his mind, a nearby peanut feeder.

Comments

Great vids for sedge and reed warbler calls...very useful