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Kensington Gardens

What can you spot?

The birds of the Royal Parks

The Royal Parks are home to a wealth of different bird species, from wrens to woodpeckers, skylarks to sparrowhawks and many more. 

With this bird spotter guide, you can have a go at identifying some of these wonderful creatures while you enjoy a walk around the parks in London.

What can you spot? A guide to the birds of the Royal Parks (booklet cover image)

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