6th January

Water Rail: The bird is still present in area 2.
Gadwall: 4 birds on the main lake.
Shoveler: 6 birds on the lake.

Comments

****** Parakeets I had hoped they would have moved on by now.


Hi I am glad you like the site.
Knowing what are truly wild birds on the lake can be difficult. Any Gadwall, Ruddy Duck, Common Teal, European Wigeon particularly 1st winter birds, Mandarin and Eygptian Geese are most likely of wild origin. The Pintail are part of a small feral population in the London area. The Red Crested Pochard are feral and I feel they should be put into category C the same as Mandarin and Eygptian Goose.
If you would like a checklist of the parks waterfowl and there approximate numbers please leave me your name and email address.