Herons in the park

Regent’s Park is home to more than 20 nesting pairs of Grey Herons. These large birds build equally large nests from sizable sticks and branches. They also nest in colonies, making for a spectacular display of nests along the park’s Boating Lake.

I was fascinated by their nests while walking in the park today. It’s incredible how large they are and amazing how they defy gravity, sitting precariously in each tree. Their presence is all the more remarkable considering how close they are to the heart of downtown London. Oxford Street is less than a mile away.