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Peacock Tower |
Adrian and Kay
arranged the well-supported Lym Nats coach trip to the London Wetland Centre,
Barnes. It was a grey and rather gloomy day, so it seemed rather strange not to
see some of the taller London landmarks.
It was a great day out
spent wandering the well-laid out paths bird watching, looking at the more
unfamiliar wildfowl species in the collection pens and socialising. Around the
visitor centre were Ring-necked Parakeets, whilst over the tracks and lagoons
flitted Sand Martins newly arrived from Africa. Other summer visitors noted
were Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Swallow and Willow Warbler. Some of those birding from
the Peacock Tower saw a lethargic Jack Snipe, perhaps the bird of the day.
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| Red Deadnettle |
The interesting
collection from all over the world showed how varied wildfowl species can be
from smart Emperor Geese to the rather more colourful drake Hooded Merganser.
Also admired was a pair of White-naped Cranes.
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| Grey Heron - adult |