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Parakeets eating alder buds

Parakeets eating alder buds

As I walked around West Park, I first heard the raucous cries. Several parakeets were around, being very vocal.

Then I spotted groups flying around from tree to tree. There were perhaps five or six birds in each groups, with at least two groups heading in different directions being in the air at the same time.

There was no way I could manage to get pictures of this activity.

Then I spotted these two birds high in an alder. They were interacting, probably a pair. They were also busy, industriously eating the young buds on the tree.

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Cherry-plum, Perton

Cherry-plum, Perton

Cherry-plum, one of the first bushes and trees to flower in the early spring. This one was by the footpath along the Penk at Perton.

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Carrion crow preening, West Park

Carrion crow preening, West Park

A carrion crow, safe on a high branch in West Park, spending some time taking thorough care of its feathers.

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Two islands, West Park

Two islands, West Park

The two islands, each in the middle of one of the lobes in the lake in West Park. Well-wooded refuges for the resident birds.

Two islands, West Park
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Magpie pair snack time

Magpie pair snack time

A pair of magpies carefully search in short grass, finding plenty to snack on.

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Celandine carpet

Celandine carpet

Celandines grown to form a mat of plants, flowering on a sunny morning. These were in front of a block of up-market flats, housed in what used to be the local offices of Customs & Revenue.