Bingham's Pond - a touch of spring

I visited Bingham's Pond yesterday afternoon (2nd April) to check on the wetland birds and it was good to see 10 Lesser Black-backed Gulls bathing.................................................

Lesser Black-backed Gulls - 2 April 2013

 

These gulls are primarily summer visitors to Scotland, although a few overwinter, so their appearance clearly shows that spring is on its way!

 

Other wetland birds present: 2 Mute Swan, 23 Mallard, 19 Tufted Duck, 23 Moorhen, 6 Coot, 38 Black-headed Gull, 1 Common Gull, 3 Herring Gull and the 2 domestic/cayuga escapees.