London Parks' wildlife - a bit like Africa

[Stag in evening light, Bushy Park]

This week has seen the glorious weather break, which will come as a relief to some Nordic Walkers.  One good thing about Bushy and Richmond Parks is the abundance of trees providing welcome shade (or shelter from the occasional shower).

[Fallow deer enjoying the shade]

The rainfall has been so low locally that some parts of Richmond Park resemble an African scene, with herds of ungulates slowly moving across the plain of waving golden grass.

This photo was taken in Tanzania.  These are young impala, known to some safari buffs as the "McDonalds of the Serengeti", as they are eaten by almost everything.    Not seen in the London Parks, but, who knows, perhaps the deer population needs a natural enemy to keep the numbers down.

It would make walking interesting if a predator were introduced.... an incentive to not lag behind the group?

[Cheetah - not seen in Richmond Park]

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We are walking again in Bushy Park on Saturday, as usual.  I am hoping to see one of our regular walkers again who has been away for a few weeks, rehearsing and performing on her new album, which has gone to No. 1 !
http://www.rockchoir.com/

There's an appearance of her group, Rock Choir, on BBC One on Friday 16th at 7pm.  I won't give out any more details in case we are pestered by autograph hunters.

If you want to meet a rock star, see deer, hear about Africa, or enjoy Nordic Walking, or do all of these AT THE SAME TIME, then join us for Nordic Walking in Bushy Park on Saturdays.  The next taster session will be at 11am in Bushy Park on 31st July.   Give me a call to arrange a session.

Peter

07703-404-931