Duck Island
Duck Island is a nature reserve for St James's Park bird collection. It is located on the east end of St James's Park Lake.
Originally built in 1665 on the site of a duck decoy, the island is both a sanctuary and a breeding ground for the collection of wildfowl and other birds. There are approximately 17 species of bird regularly breed in the park, including mute swans and a resident colony of pelicans.
Duck Island also houses the water treatment facilities and pumps for the lake and fountain.
Thursdays - Sundays, you can shop a curated collection of sustainable gifts and mementos of your visit, in the Duck Island Cottage. Opening hours vary but do pop in and say hi to our friendly shop team and take home something to cherish from The Royal Parks shop at Duck Island.