tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post2509294674873726416..comments2024-03-27T19:59:10.159+00:00Comments on Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park birds: Bathing BlackbirdRalph Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-91453174099460761782023-03-13T21:25:05.333+00:002023-03-13T21:25:05.333+00:00Well, I couldn't reach it through the railings...Well, I couldn't reach it through the railings to poke it. I suppose it could be a bit of extremely weathered polystyrene foam.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-7831184085957748682023-03-13T20:28:11.225+00:002023-03-13T20:28:11.225+00:00That "puffball" doesn't look fungal ...That "puffball" doesn't look fungal to meMariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377509108021150006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-21058998400832576042023-03-13T12:42:13.190+00:002023-03-13T12:42:13.190+00:00The bridge camera works well in bad light, as it g...The bridge camera works well in bad light, as it goes to f2.4. The long lens, like most of its kind, is f6.3 at full zoom and struggles on a dark day.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-89947949624458389162023-03-13T12:39:49.674+00:002023-03-13T12:39:49.674+00:00I think the young herons will not be unduly affect...I think the young herons will not be unduly affected by the chilly weather as long as they get enough regurgitated fish to burn for heat. But they must be getting a very rough ride in their treetop nest in today's wind.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-20335250110485814412023-03-13T09:13:28.051+00:002023-03-13T09:13:28.051+00:00Those videos came out well, especially for such a ...Those videos came out well, especially for such a dull day. The mandarin is lovely wembleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09375244586732309756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-55633583390874189522023-03-13T08:26:10.592+00:002023-03-13T08:26:10.592+00:00There's something quite historic looking about...There's something quite historic looking about those young Herons. Hope they flourish-no sign of any proper warmth yet, though at least it's milder currently.<br /><br />Nice wagtail shot- also enjoy the lichen/moss on the roof tiles behind the Pied Wagtail.<br /><br />Concur with the Stinking Hellebore, which is a native but also frequently grown in gardens.Conehead54https://www.blogger.com/profile/18423862602236191493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-77454312209590651252023-03-13T05:00:17.927+00:002023-03-13T05:00:17.927+00:00Oh, that's what it is. I thought they were jus...Oh, that's what it is. I thought they were just having trouble with the two drains at that end. But whenever I have been there, there is no activity at all on the site and no one to ask -- typical of works in the park. Thanks for the information.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-87568575029483431162023-03-13T04:30:40.812+00:002023-03-13T04:30:40.812+00:00I am sure you have seen that there is a bird sanct...I am sure you have seen that there is a bird sanctuary in the course of construction at the east end of the Round Pond. A notice attached to the fencing specifically mentions it will afford protection to birds from dogs off the lead.Peter Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11315115574507817481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-33363496258915147062023-03-12T22:46:33.810+00:002023-03-12T22:46:33.810+00:00Sad to say, the Gadwalls have flown out to the mai...Sad to say, the Gadwalls have flown out to the main lake, leaving the Little Grebe with no more than occasional visits from Mallards and Tufted Ducks not interested in a mutually beneficial arrangement.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-54546341436685774562023-03-12T22:40:34.957+00:002023-03-12T22:40:34.957+00:00Might we have there another example of the Little ...Might we have there another example of the Little Grebe / Tufted Duck or Gadwall interaction?<br />Our Little Grebes are in full breeding plumage as well. But there are many of them. It makes one feel sorry for the lonesome Grebe there.<br />TinúvielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-49225849352420424192023-03-12T21:47:12.019+00:002023-03-12T21:47:12.019+00:00Fewer than there were, for some reason.Fewer than there were, for some reason.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-71436329540486006092023-03-12T21:46:29.700+00:002023-03-12T21:46:29.700+00:00Who can say? Very likely the grebe doesn't kno...Who can say? Very likely the grebe doesn't know either. They are very vague about that.Ralph Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686354797977020917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-23057957924327920842023-03-12T21:12:31.164+00:002023-03-12T21:12:31.164+00:00There are a few Little Grebes in St James’s Park a...There are a few Little Grebes in St James’s Park at the moment, so your grebe might be successful there. I saw one yesterday diving close to a female Tufted Duck Ian Youngnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278510471239667560.post-33556702396742932722023-03-12T20:55:51.347+00:002023-03-12T20:55:51.347+00:00Apologies if it is obvious to all - but is the Lit...Apologies if it is obvious to all - but is the Little Grebe male or female?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com