Ring-billed Gull

Today we visited Strathclyde Loch with Judith & Mike. It was a mixed day weather wise, however, we saw at least 33 species with Peregrine being one of the highlights. The best bird was of course the Ring-billed Gull that has been present for a wee while now. Despite the ever changing light I managed a few photos with my Canon Powershot, notice the pale eye ...

Other recent sightings of interest in Greater Glasgow, courtesy of SOC Clyde Grapevine:

4 January 2015
Five Jack Snipe and three Water Rails at Windlaw Marsh, near Carmunnock.
A Stonechat at Cathkin Marsh, near East Kilbride.

3 January 2015
Two female Scaup and 14 Gadwall on Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow.

1 January 2015
15 Gadwall and 21 Whooper Swans on Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow.
Seven Gadwall and seven Whooper Swans on Gartloch Pool, Glasgow.