Wednesday, 1 January 2025

Walk along part of river Thames to Battersea Park for wildlife watching - 29th December 2024

View of Battersea Power Station from Chelsea Bridge on a foggy day

The only pair of Mute Swans on the lake in Battersea Park - the cob is in front of the pen

I visited the park in order to see my favourite Mandarin ducks and they did not disappoint me


a Coot had to stand in front of the Mandarins!!!

Young Grey Heron standing on a branch in the pine tree

Pair of Northern Shovelers swimming across the lake

Two male Tufted ducks put on a good show

There were a few Herons in nests, but too far away to be seen

Bursting white berries

A Magpie showed off its lovely blue feathers

Grey Squirrel sitting on the path after approaching me and trying to climb up my leg - this was definitely not allowed!

Egyptian goose at the edge of the lake

Moorhen crossing the path of a pair of Gadwalls and a Little Grebe

View of Battersea Power Station and a Thames Clipper from the opposite side of the river

Misty view of the new American Embassy and other buildings - taken on my way home