Bank Holiday Monday morning walk in Battersea Park.
My route took me around the lake and it was noticeable how many fewer waterbirds there were than when I visited back in the winter. However the Mandarin Duck are still here and I find a female with 2 chicks feeding in the shelter of an island vegetation. I later found two males, already well into eclipse plumage and 1 male still resplendent in full breeding plumage.
Moving on I can hear Cetti’s Warbler in the reeds, their vibrant, loud song ringing out. I also find a single Gadwall and a small group of Common Pochard. Two young Grey Herons rest on an island, no doubt two of this seasons offspring.
During my walk I came across a number of Coot nests most of which had young chicks.
It was rather a cool day despite the sun shining and so not much insect activity although I did find these two Buff-tailed Bumblebee enjoying the Regosa Roses.
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