Monday 20 April 2015 - Bingham's Pond
Tufted Duck (drake)
Coot (on nest)
Mute Swans (on nest)
In addition to the wildfowl, these Marsh Marigolds caught the eye
Whilst this was a gruesome reminder of 'nature in the raw'
In total 16 bird species with Lesser Black-backed Gull being the only 'migrant'.
Wednesday 21 April 2015 - West Highland Way from Milngavie to Carbeth Huts via Mugdock Country Park
Mugdock Castle
Craigallian Loch
Whinchat
Cuckoo (heavily cropped)
In total 32 bird species with summer migrants consisting of Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Swallow, Cuckoo and Whinchat.
Thursday 23 April 2015 - Dams to Darnley LNR
Dipper
Wren
31 bird species in total with lots of Chiffchaffs and Willow Warblers, at least 6 Blackcaps plus my first 2 Common Whitethroats of the year!
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Thursday 23 April 2015 - Balgray Reservoir
Willow Warbler
The Reservoir was really disappointing, only 18 bird species, with high water levels and some anti-social behaviour. On the bird front, two pairs of Great Crested Grebe were engaging in some neck dancing whilst the only summer migrant to be seen or heard was the Willow Warbler.
A pity that such a good week finished on a bit of a low.
I just hope that we haven't just had our summer for the year!
Hello do you know if can get to RSPB Inversnaid from Glasgow by public transport..
ReplyDeleteHi, although I've not personally tried this, I believe you can get a bus from Buchanan Street Bus Station (Scottish CityLink - Glasgow to Oban and Glasgow to Campbeltown buses) to Tarbet on the western side of Loch Lomond and from there get a boat across to Inversnaid. Hope this helps. Also thanks for your Tree Pipit sighting.
DeleteHi also yesterday I seen a tree pipit in Murdock woods
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