Ilford: South Park: The Lake
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Ilford: South Park: The Lake
Image: © Nigel Cox Taken: 30 Oct 2007
As usual in parkland with lakes copious numbers of feral Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) are evident. These are a species first introduced to the UK from North America in 1665, as an addition to the waterfowl collection of King Charles II at St James’ Park.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.556003
Longitude
0.093053