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(Message started by: BERNARD on Jan 29^th, 2003, 12:01pm)

Title: Birding in Central London
Post by BERNARD on Jan 29^th, 2003, 12:01pm

I shall go to London on 30th Jan mainly for business. I shall probably have only a few hours spare daytime for birding. Can anybody suggests me some good birding sites in Central London that can be reached by underground rail ? Are urban parks such as Hyde Park and Regent Park good sites to see Goldcrest/Firecrest or Common Starling or even Mandarin Duck and Robin ? All I know are a few Ravens in Tower of London.

Thanks.

Bernard.

Title: Re: Birding in Central London
Post by Koel_Ko on Jan 30^th, 2003, 10:09am

Dear Bernard,
Hyde Park should be a good place to see Jays, Crows, abundant Common Starlings, Grebes, Ducks, and Gulls. Goldcrest can be seen in urban parks too, but Firecrest seems unlikely in midwinter. Anyway, good Luck!

Title: Re: Birding in Central London
Post by Richard_Lewthwaite on Jan 30^th, 2003, 12:40pm

I've heard that a reconstructed wetland in London (at Barnes?) is worth visiting. Richard

Title: Re: Birding in Central London
Post by Karen on Feb 6^th, 2003, 9:42pm

Hi Bernard

My birdmate who is living in London called Tony Crittenden. I think he can help U. Please contact me at [goliath_heron@hotmail.com].

Have a nice trip ::)