In London for the Chelsea Flower Show and trying to get around London to see a few things, I canāt manage a lot of the wandering so a lot of sitting and eating, far too much! Ā I did get to to ā Calthorpe ProjectsĀ which has a small but decent nature garden right at the back including bees nests and a pond, for the first time ever I saw newts, who would have thought the first time I saw newts would be in the centre of London! Ā So impressed. Ā While there I also managed to see:
- Blackbird
- Magpie
- Starling
- Wren
There were a lot of butterflies as well, and a few moths, but didnāt pick up what types, think small white was pretty common, but canāt be sure.
Other birds from today, all over the place
- Dunnock
- Blue Tit
- Feral Pigeon
- Woodpigeon
Not a big list for today, but was very happy with the newt!
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6 responses to Calthorpe Projects London, little bit of wildlife in the city, small bird list.
Wes Donze said on May 20, 2013
I am heading to the Chelsea flower show tomorrow ā it is the 100th anniversery of the 1st show ā have not been for 3 years so looking forward to the show ā itās right by the Thames so you might get to see some birds there as well as in the normal gardens on the site
if you do have a spare day or part thereof you might like the London Wetland centre http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit/london/
There is a direct bus from Hammersmith to the centre
KiwiGav said on May 20, 2013
Hey Wes, Thanks for the info!
Iāll be there tomorrow as well, canāt wait, my first Chelsea.
Iām going to see how my feet are on Wednesday and see if I can make it out to the London Wetlands, I didnāt bring scope, bins or even a long lens for my camera. Just didnāt have the space in my bag for carry on luggage for the flight down. Itās on my list if I can, Iām sure I can still get a good list with eyes only.
KiwiGav said on May 21, 2013
Have a good day Wes? Would have suggested meeting up, but was unsure of what my parents and wife wanted to see and do. I hope to be back next year!
Wes Donze said on May 20, 2013
yes iām sure you will still get to see plenty ā i believe there may be binocular hire there too
KiwiGav said on May 20, 2013
Thanks Wes!
KiwiGav said on May 21, 2013
Told my dad this today and he said āIāve got mine, you can borrow them!ā YAY! I know where Iām off to tomorrow!
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Wes Donze said on May 24, 2013
Excellent list ā glad you managed to get there and have some good sightings including the 2 new ones for you
KiwiGav said on May 25, 2013
Wes, I really appreciate the suggestion, was great, wish I could have made it to a few more of the areas, next time! Iām sure my feet have to get better soon, looking at two more operations, hopefully after that Iāll be out and seeing loads of birds.
The ridiculous thing is Little Grebe is so easy to see around my area in Lothians, if you go to the right place, Iāve just not been able to drive so havenāt got there yet. Going to try and get a lift from a fellow birder and watch them more intensely, the view through the water was great, but after that it was gone.
sorry if Iām rambling a bit just back from a wedding at Edinburgh Zoo, great fun!