tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post7241892281589971088..comments2024-03-27T19:59:10.159+00:00Comments on Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park birds: Ralph Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-1383617034812885822018-05-15T23:50:13.650+01:002018-05-15T23:50:13.650+01:00I was very surprised to see the gosling escape. Us...I was very surprised to see the gosling escape. Usually these snatches are efficient and fatal.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-48558148272516912012018-05-15T20:55:12.773+01:002018-05-15T20:55:12.773+01:00That clip of the Gull's trying to snatch a gos...That clip of the Gull's trying to snatch a gosling is hair-raising. Thank God it had a happy end. I could not help joining the woman who cried in Spanish "¡No, por favor!" ("Please no!") in the background.<br /><br />What is that Coot going to do with that long stick, I wonder. If I didn't know better, I'd say it meant to beat other Coot over the head with it!<br /><br />So many great, great illustrative pictures, as always. I hardly know how to pick which one is the day's favourite.Tinúvielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794275230697959519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-50127861581231840462018-05-15T10:41:37.691+01:002018-05-15T10:41:37.691+01:00The leaf yard is not signposted, as it's a uti...The leaf yard is not signposted, as it's a utility not a sight. It's the railed enclosure halfway up the west side of the Long Water (the part of the lake that is in Kensington Gardens) which has the statue of Peter Pan on its east side, facing the water. From Peter Pan, walk south to the corner of the enclosure, then look up the hill to the southwest. Fifty yards away there is an old broken-down sweet chestnut tree with a bramble patch round its base. This is the Little Owls' tree. Usually the owl is best viewed from the west side, standing under another chestnut next to this tree. You may be able to see an owl at any time, but early morning and late evening are best.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-76561152057118177192018-05-15T09:08:50.083+01:002018-05-15T09:08:50.083+01:00Hi, a friend of mine directed me to your blog! I s...Hi, a friend of mine directed me to your blog! I spent part of yesterday in just a small part of the park bird watching. I plan to explore more today and was wondering if you would share more information about where to find the Little Owl? Particularly around what time you would suggest looking. Im not sure where the leaf yard is either but hopefully the signs will help. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com