It seems that quite often there are several herons on the small islands on West Park lake, in positions where they must be aware of one another’s presence, but apparently standing trying their best to deny that.
On this occasion there were two of them directly opposite the Conservatory. One was balanced on the protective railing, the other a little further back in the bushes.
A few minutes later, a third heron flew in. It landed on the rail on the opposite side of the island.
