First walk of the year to East Park, as I arrive the squeals of a parakeet attract my attention. It's much easier to spot them in the winter, the poplar where they are sitting bare of leaves. It turns out that it is the Alexandrine Parakeet (top shot), accompanied by a Ring-necked. It's very handy to see both species together, the Alexandrine is much bigger, with a massive bill and a pink patch on the wing. The Ring-necked looks dainty by comparison.
Alexandrine Parakeet, a male with black and pink neck ring.
Ring-necked Parakeet female, lacks a neck ring.
Ring-necked Parakeet female.
The usual assortment of wildfowl on the lake, which is fortunately not frozen over. Some Goosanders, a Cormorant, Tufted Ducks and two drake Pochard. A flock of Woodpigeons is flushed by a Sparrowhawk near the cafe. It sits on the ground for a few seconds after missing on a Blackbird.
Sparrowhawk.
Two pairs of Coots sorting out some territorial dispute.
Pochard.
Common Gull.
Just before I leave I spot a group of Siskins with Goldfinches on the western side of the park.
This made my day, evidence of Rabbit on the Sculcoates patch on the way back!
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