contrasts....

spending the day in Southall and had a stroll around Minet Country Park. Incredible to hear skylarks singing so close to urban London. A classic eclectic city mix of ring-necked parakeets, little owls, rabbits, greater spotted woodpecker and reed bunting...the year's first chiffchaff was a treat. It was lovely to be back on my old urban stomping ground..the juxtaposition of hustle and quiet has notlost its allure....