Kestrel, cuckoos, "King's Speech" and ferrets

Nordic Walking in the evening in Bushy Park is a small luxury, enjoyed by a few who can afford (or make) the time.

Why is it different from Nordic Walking at other times?  Well, it just is - the light is lower; there are fewer people around; the animals more relaxed, and the sights can be different.

I wish I was this flexible!

This week, for instance, our group of Nordic Walkers came across an infestation of Cinnabar moth larvae.  These are really striking creatures -
Cinnabar Moth photos

A few moments after the moths, we caught sight of a kestrel watching us.  Only the second kestrel I've seen in the park.   If you want more information about Kestrels or other birds, please look at the BTO site below.   It also has a unique tracking of 5 cuckoos returning to Africa after breeding in the UK.  If you have ever wondered where these amazing birds go, then this is the only place to find out!

http://www.bto.org/science/migration/tracking-studies/cuckoo-tracking

The birds below are the young Egyptian geese that hatched around March this year.  It will be interesting to see if they all stay in the park as they grow older.  Could they become as common as the parakeets?

Eye, eye, eye.  Egyptian geese, and fallow stags.

 Talking of birds, there was a showing of Hitchcock's classic film, "The Birds", last night in Bushy Park.  Nomad Cinema has a programme of film showing in many London locations this summer.

What about "Raiders of the Lost Ark" in Richmond Park, or "The King's Speech" at Hampton Court Palace.  More details here -
http://www.whereisthenomad.com/royalparks/

Glowing Nordic Walkers

What these happy walkers, above, realise is that not only do they keep fit by Nordic Walking but they also catch up with local events; find out what are the hot tickets in theatres or which pubs or restaurants are worth visiting.

If you want join us, please do call or email me.  Oh, and the ferrets were on a lead, being walked in Bushy Park, but I didn't get close enough to stroke them!

Peter
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