General Update

I haven't been birding much recently with the weather being so poor. However, I did lead an outing of the RSPB Glasgow Local Group on Saturday (30th) when we visited Fife. We saw at least 55 species with Red-necked Grebe, Slavonian Grebe, Red-throated Diver, Whimbrel and Grey Partridge being the highlights. One of my photos of a Whimbrel (not from Fife!) follows......

Whimbrel

 

I also was contacted by a journalist from the Evening Times re-dogs and Dawsholm Park; yes someone else reads my blog! There may be an article and a photograph (!!!!) later this week.

 

Finally, recent bird sightings in Greater Glasgow, courtesy of the SOC Clyde Grapevine, include:

 

30 March 2013

An unconfirmed report of a Ring-billed Gull at Waulkmill Glen Reservoir (near Balgray Reservoir).

 

28 March 2013

50 Waxwings in St Andrews Road, Pollokshields.

 

26 March 2013

A male Ruddy Duck still on Hogganfield Loch.

2 Brambling, 9 Reed Bunting and 43 House Sparrows in a Balornock garden.

 

25 March 2013

A Jack Snipe at Commonhead Moss NS695659.