Regent’s Park
The first migrant arrives, let us hope this is the start of a productive passage.
Little Grebe: the pair in area 2 still have both their youngsters.
Garden Warbler: one was found in area 31 this morning.
Reed Warbler: a male could be heard singing just north-east of Long Bridge.
Bushy Park
Excuse me posting more Swallow’s but I really do like them.
The above picture shows the type of green bird that I like to see and hear. While below is one that should never be allowed to take a hold in the UK.
Comments
Like the Parakeets, Starlings are pugnacious and nest in old woodpecker holes. As a result, the populations of a host of gorgeous bird species native to North America (e.g. Red-headed Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird and Purple Martin) have plummeted (although the latter two species have recovered somewhat, since they can nest in starling-proof artificial bird houses).
Of course, Rose-ringed Parakeets are unlikely to prove as hardy, or as prolific, but unless Defra sanctions a cull of this species, and soon, I predict an irreparable disaster for Britain's native avifauna.