More of the West Park crows. These were high above in a tree, keeping a beady eye on me.
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Crows up above, West Park
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Lone swan gliding by, West Park
A lone swan glides across the water as it swims by, passing the sunbathing turtle on the way.
Usually the wintering flock rises to double figures, and at least one pair hangs around to raise a brood of cygnets.
Last winter there was very little sign of swans – down even from the handful the year before. Last spring there were two or three adults but no young. This may be the only bird this year. Numbers also seem down on the canal locally, though it’s possible I’m not seeing as many because I’m less mobile.
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Crows on the ground, West Park
Two of the carrion crows resident in West Park, going bout their daily business.
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Stretching in the sun
Another day in the hectic life of the West Park turtle.
White flowers against the blue sky on a tree behind Compton lock. From a distance, I thought it was either a cherry or an apple. When I saw the flowers, I began to have doubts.
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Coot zooming off
One of the many coots on West Park lake, rushing to get somewhere else on the water for no discernible reason.