Birds in the Park
The Park is home to many types of bird. A quick walk around the lake usually reveals various waterfowl, heron and cormorants. In the past there have been black swans and a healthy Grebe population.
Recently the RSPB has conducted bird spotting events, usually on the south side of the lake. Here is a list of what has been spotted:
| Peregrine falcon |
| Kestrel |
| Sparrowhawk |
| Carrion crow |
| Magpie |
| Lesser black backed gull |
| Black headed gull |
| Parakeet |
| Ruddy duck |
| Mallard |
| Pochard |
| Gadwall |
| Moorhen |
| Coot |
| Cormorant |
| Tufted duck |
| Grey heron |
| Great crested grebe |
| Mute swan |
| Canada goose |
| Greylag goose |
| Wood pigeon |
| Feral pigeon |
| Blackbird |
| Blue tit |
| Great tit |
| Long-tailed tit |
| Coal tit |
| Wren |
| Chaffinch |
| Greenfinch |
| Robin |
| Great spotted woodpecker |
| Green woodpecker |
Bandstand Music
On 17th July, Wandsworth Council has arranged a day of music at the Bandstand. the day runs from 1:30 to 10:45.
Acts include
Madeline Bell, Pinise Saul
The Sugars Kings
London Horns
More details can be found here.
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