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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