Very little change today, though the peace and tranquillity around the lake was shattered at 6.45am. I was looking south-east down the lake from the decking by the boat house, when I noticed gulls down by Clarence Bridge dropping down on to the lake. The reason for this soon materialised a juvenile female Peregrine came thundering up the lake, everything was trying to get out of the way.
She skirted the trees trying to flush a stupid Feral Pigeon, to no avail. She made two circuits of the lake before realising that nothing was going to give up their lives today.She then headed of towards the zoo. I did think about heading out on to the open spaces to see if I could pick her up, but thought she would be long gone.
Off she goes towards the zoo. I got out on to the open spaces 10 minutes later and was shocked to see her thundering around the trees and buildings of the zoo bordering the park. I wasn’t sure if she was interacting with the juvenile Kestrels, who were also there and not appearing to be distressed by her presence. Before I could get close enough she did move off.
Kestrel by London Zoo
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I am looking to visit Regents Park on Wednesday as i am down in London. Would really love to photograph the Juv Kestrels and Little Owls, any tips to where is best to find them etc?
Many Thanks!