Greater Glasgow's Lake District!

What a difference in the weather - sunshine, no wind and nice temperatures -  a great time to visit Glasgow's 'lakes'!

On Tuesday (9th) I walked the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Carbeth Huts and back. Good views of warblers and woodpeckers including a Green Woodpecker!

Record shot - Green Woodpecker

 

Whilst in  in England, Green Woodpeckers can be seen in gardens, here they are quite rare so I was really chuffed to not only see one but to photograph it as well!

I was also pleased to snap one of the most photogenic lochs in the Glasgow area - Craigallian Loch ..

Craigallian Loch - 9 June 2015

On Wednesday we headed off with the RSPB Glasgow Group to the Loch Lomond NNR and another photo opportunity ...

Loch Lomond - 10 June 2015

 

The highlight on this walk were 2 Ospreys and a pair of Redstarts ...

 

Finally on Thursday, I was asked to accompany Council staff and Green Flag judges around Hogganfield Park LNR and the loch was looking absolutely superb ....

 

Hogganfield Loch - 11 June 2015

 

It was particularly nice to see some breeding success ...

 

Mute Swans - 11 June 2015

Great Crested Grebe - adult and young - 11 June 2015

 

Hopefully, the judges agree that the Park/LNR was looking superb and renew its 'Green Flag' status.