St James's Park: Sunshine and flowers

Mmm. I love the feel of the sun on my skin!

Lots of people were thinking the same thing; there were loads of families and couples laying on the grass and soaking up the rays. Since the park is so big, though, there was room for everyone, including me!

I bet you can't find me! I'm hiding in the long grass.

There are many public walkways through the park, and this fence I'm climbing on (it's okay, it was very low so I was quite safe) separates off the area reserved for wildlife.

Some people were feeding the ducks and squirrels; I'll write more about them later!

I'm now going to walk across the bridge.

There's a little lake in the middle of the park, and a sky-blue bridge crosses it. Can you see in the background? Just to the side of me is my first glimpse of Buckingham Palace! There are so many trees that it looks like the Palace has been framed by them.

And opposite is a view of the London Eye! I tried waving at the people in the capsules but I wasn't sure if they could see me.

Phew. A well-earned rest, I think. There are quite a few benches throughout the park, so I could take a leisurely stroll without fearing I'd tire myself out.

Well rested now, I'm trying to fit my hand inside this pink foxglove. Summer in London means the flowers are looking beautiful, and there are many flowerbeds in St James's Park.

There are even some blue ones too, which are taller than me!

Whilst I gather my notes on the wildlife, I'll sign off for now.

E. D.