Grand Union Canal, Paddington Arm – urban kingfishers
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Continuing the route taken a few weeks ago, I kayaked from Park Royal to Little Venice today, as the conditions were good. I’ve cycled along this route every week over the last year, so it was nice to see everything at a slower pace. And I was rewarded with a Kingfisher sighting near Kensal Rise Cemetery. Just a blue flash, but I’ll take that as a definite! The canal does appear to be cleaner along this stretch, so there is obviously enough food to support it.
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- The stretch of canal passing Kensal Rise Cemetery.
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- The approach to The Maida Tunnel (centre frame). Paddling solo along 400m or so in a pitch black tunnel is the stuff of nightmares, so I didn’t go any closer than this! Though I don’t think kayaks are permitted in any case.
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- Coffee and cake stop at Little Venice.
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- Rail bridge at Scrubs Lane, near Willesden.
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- Floating leaves, Little Venice.
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- The Westway near Trellick Tower.
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