Richmond park photos

By edyong on March 21, 2010.

A couple of photos taken today, during a lovely spring stroll through Richmond Park

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Ring-necked parakeet

Red deer

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Thanks for the parrot picture, I actually know Londoners who don't believe we have these birds in town; I got the proof now!

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