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Peaceful birding in Richmond Park

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We had a great time birding with Nick and Catherine on a London Birding Mini-Trip this week. In three hours we logged 40 species, most of which we saw very well. The tit flocks delivered, and wildfowl included several Mandarin Ducks and a Shelduck. A Peregrine Falcon buzzed Pen Ponds and a Hawfinch flew over, while Redwings were also on the move. Scroll through our photos from the session to see what else we found...

Searching for Mandarin Ducks in Richmond Park with Wildstarts - birding and nature tours in London
Tracking down Mandarin Ducks, with Nick and Catherine from North Carolina!
Blue Tit in Richmond Park. Birding and nature tours with Wildstarts
Blue Tits (photo) and Great Tits gave some lovely views in the autumn sunshine
Long-tailed Tit in Richmond Park. Birding and nature tours with Wildstarts
Several flocks of Long-tailed Tits were accompanied by the likes of Treecreeper, Nuthatch, Goldcrest and Coal Tit
Great Spotted Woodpecker in Richmond Park. Birding and nature tours with Wildstarts
This female Great Spotted Woodpecker alighted just in front of us
Grey Heron in Richmond Park. Birding and nature tours with Wildstarts
This immature Grey Heron lurked quietly in the shadows at Pen Ponds
Little Egret in Richmond Park. Birding and nature tours with Wildstarts
While this Little Egret took a more active approach, parading along the shoreline of the lower pond
Kestrels were on the lookout for small rodents
Green Woodpecker in Richmond Park. Birding and nature tours with Wildstarts
Green Woodpeckers were tougher than usual but this male gave us some lovely views through the telescope
Female Mandarin Duck in Richmond Park. Birding and nature tours with Wildstarts
The drake Mandarin Ducks were hiding deep in the undergrowth but this female was much more obliging
Stonechat in Richmond Park. Birding and nature tours with Wildstarts
We encountered three pairs of Stonechats during our walk
Nuthatch in Richmond Park. Birding and nature tours with Wildstarts
Nuthatch was a highlight for Nick and Catherine

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