3 LNRs in One Day (well almost)

I arrived at Frankfield Loch late yesterday morning (4 October 2013) and was greeted once again by 100s of birds. A count of some of the key species resulted in 6 Little Grebe, c70 Teal, 29 Shoveler, 1 Pintail, 1 Dunlin, 11 Snipe and c260 Lapwing. Photos of a Snipe and Lapwing (albeit not taken at Frankfield) follow:

Snipe

Lapwing

I am also pleased to say that the male Blue-winged Teal was still present. Also of note was a Kingfisher.

I then walked from the loch via the new footpath to Cardowan Moss LNR where I encountered a 'tit' flock and a few gulls overhead before reaching Hogganfield Park LNR some 25 minutes later.

As ever, Hogganfield Loch was full of birds with c90 Mute Swans, 11 Little Grebe, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 77 Coot, 20 Gadwall, 6 Pochard, 2 Ruddy Duck and 6 Goosander being of note. Still no sign of the Whooper Swans but I am hopeful that they will arrive by the next 'Friends of Glasgow's LNRs' feeding session on 27 October 2013.

Finally, for those wondering about the title to the post; well Frankfield Loch is a proposed LNR in Glasgow City Council's City Plan and certainly the birds it attracts and the local interest generated by these birds and bird watchers certainly confirms that it should be officially designated as soon as possible!