I visited St. James's Park again in the hope of seeing the Great White Pelican chicks on the island
Three of them were still hiding there - one was stretching out towards the water
It moved to a more visible position, blending in well with the shade and background - though with considerably lighter-coloured feathers than a few weeks ago
There was some sparring going in with a sibling
Chick and a parent standing at the edge of the island with their heads hidden by greenery
There were two adults on the island and one decided it was time to leave
The other stood next to a chick that was hidden by leaves before it too decided to leave the island
Three sets of young legs!
Two of the Pelican chicks were flapping away under the tree
I then walked to Pelican Rock, at the other end of the island, where the fourth chick was sitting in the sun with some adults
One adult was swimming near the rock
There were three adult Great White Pelicans on the rock with the chick and a Cormorant
They were then joined by the swimming Pelican
Pretty Eucomis/Pineapple Lilies in the flowerbed near Horseguards Parade
Waterfall by the flowerbed
Close view of the Water Lily in the pond at the bottom of the waterfall
Lovely orange Dahlias in the sunshine
Great show of yellow Rudbeckia flowers
Striking stripey Gazania flowers
Cabbage White butterfly on Verbena
I then went back to the Pelican island, but there were no Pelicans there
I found them on the other side, at the edge of the lake, when I walked further along the path.
Adult and a youngster
Hard to believe that these monsters are only about three months old!
They are same size or larger than mum!
Preening time
Showing off time - though a wing has been pinioned so the bird can't fly
You looking at me?
They certainly like looking after their feathers
Snapping at some nearby pigeons!
Three synchronised chicks
Sparring partners
A pigeon flies safely past the three huge Pelican chicks
My visit to the park turned out to be a Pelican fest!
