Bingham's Pond - The Soap!

I visited Bingham's Pond again yesterday (15 February 2014) for the WeBS count and managed 2 Mute Swan, 34 Mallard, 15 Tufted Duck, 18 Moorhen, 6 Coot and 92 Black-headed Gull. However, more surprisingly was the count for Goosander - 16 - a probable record for the site. I also saw 2 Grey Heron, a photo of one follows...

 

This proved to be a popular corner with Goosanders, Mallard, Moorhen and Coot also actively feeding. The following video - the latest edition of 'Bingham's Pond The Soap' - might explain why!

 

Click http://youtu.be/E-FEmeqpnDg  Please view at highest resolution possible by clicking on 'small wheel icon' on bottom right of YouTube screen.

 

Can anyone identify the amphibian?

 

Finally, the 'local' Ring-necked Parakeet put in another appearance, albeit briefly.

Other recent records, courtesy of SOC Clyde Grapevine:

15 February 2014
A Jay over the entrance to Woodhead Farm, just north of the M74 Maryville Junction at 1400 hrs.
A male Stonechat at the Cathkin Marsh SWT Reserve.
Two Bramblings in a Muirlees Crescent, Milngavie garden.

14 February 2014
A male Blackcap in a Lusset Road, Old Kilpatrick garden yesterday and today.
20 Lesser Redpolls and 20 Goldfinches at feeders in a Hollows Avenue, Paisley garden.
Now at least four Bramblings (two males, two females) in a Muirlees Crescent, Milngavie garden.
40 Reed Buntings at Gartcosh Nature Reserve.