3 October

White-winged black tern, swimmers and the cafe, Hyde Park.

White-winged black tern, Hyde Park.

White-winged black tern, Hyde Park.

Just back again from Afghanistan. Not too many birds seen, though lots of Lesser whitethroats, parakeets and some as yet unidentified Phylloscs...

While I was away I heard about a White-winged black tern in Hyde Park. A rare bird nationally, more so for London. When I got back I went to see if it was still there...

A Swallow flew south over Balham in the afternoon. Three for the year!!!