tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post1536667743724012014..comments2024-03-29T01:41:15.713+00:00Comments on Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park birds: Ralph Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-50727890362162845822020-05-04T12:57:24.578+01:002020-05-04T12:57:24.578+01:00I witnessed some very civic minded behaviour from ...I witnessed some very civic minded behaviour from a pair of coots yesterday afternoon on the Serpentine. A drake mallard was literally trying to drown another drake mallard by mounting him and forcing his head under water in a most violent and prolonged manner. It took a couple of passing coots to come by and peck at the aggressor forcing him to release his victim who was then able to escape. I was really quite impressed that by the actions of the coots who I always think of as hooligans but in this case showed that they could also stand up for the bullied and oppressed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-8238470859359370412020-05-04T10:56:07.140+01:002020-05-04T10:56:07.140+01:00Like Coots, I suppose. Sheer blind persistence.Like Coots, I suppose. Sheer blind persistence.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-16930634556602277162020-05-04T10:52:32.550+01:002020-05-04T10:52:32.550+01:00Doves always win. Here they have managed to push L...Doves always win. Here they have managed to push Lesser Kestrels and even Jackdaws away from nesting holes.TinĂºvielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794275230697959519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-61345180538844968602020-05-04T10:03:28.339+01:002020-05-04T10:03:28.339+01:00While it's pleasing to see the Stock Doves bei...While it's pleasing to see the Stock Doves being all lovey-dovey, it reminds one of what a hard time owls have, persecuted by everything that flies.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-1292782573993467152020-05-04T06:39:47.514+01:002020-05-04T06:39:47.514+01:00I'm lucky to have Reed Buntings near me too- d...I'm lucky to have Reed Buntings near me too- delightful birds & you have some fine shots. Endearing shot of the Stock Doves- under-rated birds in my opinion.Conehead54https://www.blogger.com/profile/18423862602236191493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-65849803338276928222020-05-04T02:50:00.666+01:002020-05-04T02:50:00.666+01:00Those Stock Doves have been competing with the Lit...Those Stock Doves have been competing with the Little Owls for that hole for years. Sometimes they have won. But I wish I knew what has happened to the owls.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-71674077797253776272020-05-04T02:47:29.037+01:002020-05-04T02:47:29.037+01:00I can imagine the battering that may have been sus...I can imagine the battering that may have been sustained installing that temporary barrier.<br /><br />Those stock doves look so loving. JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-54793833671719238792020-05-04T01:02:03.260+01:002020-05-04T01:02:03.260+01:00It was surprising to see that Reed Bunting just pe...It was surprising to see that Reed Bunting just perch there indifferently for several minutes while I was pointing things at it. Contrast Reed Warblers, which are off in a flash if you even glance at them.<br /><br />Hugh, who has been hit by many swans, told me that they pack quite a punch with their strong bony shoulders.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-15712747277741849542020-05-04T00:41:04.158+01:002020-05-04T00:41:04.158+01:00What a handsome bird, the Reed Bunting! Every conc...What a handsome bird, the Reed Bunting! Every conceivable number of pictures and videos is indeed warranted.<br /><br />Great news to see that the gosling now has a definite chance. Perhaps we can allow ourselves now to get our hopes up without fear of jinxing it.<br /><br />That protective cob is a marvel to behold. So brave and powerful, taking on anything that will threaten its family, howsoever big.<br /><br />I'm comforted to see the Long Tailed Tits devoting their precious energies to rear their nieces and nephews. Admirable creatures.TinĂºvielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794275230697959519noreply@blogger.com