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Wildlife in London; Peacocks, Lemurs, Parakeets and... Chickens

Houses of Parliament at Sunset



Apologies for not posting for a while, things got hectic, went to California for a wee while popped back and then the sun came out! Hip, hip hooray.

London in the sun is the most wonderful place to be, honestly. I've lived many other places, and even though this is my hometown, it's still full of vibrancy and a sense of fun when it's sunny and warm.
Except if you're on the tube maybe ;)

Still,  here's my top tips at enjoying the parks now that the tree pollen is going down, stock up on your hayfever tablets and get out to enjoy, if only for lunch time.

GOLDERS HILL PARK- N London
It may surprise you that there are Lemur's in Golders Hill Park, they cost nothing to go see, and their faces are full of exactly the character depicted from a Disney movie, seriously, they are as curious about you as you are about them, so after a tough day at work, do head to them to remind yourself how big the world is, and how much there is to see.



HYDE PARK
Parakeets, originally from India fly all over Hyde Park, they're loud and noisy, so you can be sure you've some above you when you hear their distinct squaking.

Pic. from Kensingtongardenssandhydeparkbirds.blogspot.com


If poultry is your thing, there are some amazing featherd Roosters of all colours and sizes being kept at Hyde Park, yes, Hyde Park.
Stroll a little too fast and you might miss them, the best way to find them is to walk along the 'Peter Pan' path, it's a very
The organic allotment, blooming with produce.
This one's called RED

unusual den for a park including a mini organic allotment, full of posters of growing tips, and all the Roosters and Hens are in a pen off to the side. They're all named and sometimes a little flighty, but it's great to see them close up. What's strange is most people dont really know that they're even there, so it might just be you and the birds hanging out for a while.
I once came across a barking squirrel in Hyde Park, so perhaps city life gets to them too.
More park updates over the summer to come..

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