We managed to see a few Purple Sandpipers - the target species - but eventually we were beaten by the weather, although a quick visit to Irvine Harbour during a brief break in the rain showers helped add to our day list.
On the Thursday (26th) we travelled through to Aberlady Bay by bus. The tide was coming in and ideal for birding, however, with the limited daylight hours we headed off across the wooden bridge ................
Aberlady Bay - 26 November 2015
On reaching the Marl Loch we came across a life tick - Simon King the TV presenter and wildlife cameraman!
Simon King - 26 November 2015
He was looking for the same bird as us, but sadly we all dipped - so this photo from last year will have to do!
Long-eared Owl - 2014
As usual, I'll finish with some recent sightings from Greater Glasgow courtesy of the SOC Clyde Grapevine:
Monday 30 November 2015
20 Siskins coming to the feeders in a Sween Avenue, Cathcart, Glasgow garden.
20 Siskins coming to the feeders in a Sween Avenue, Cathcart, Glasgow garden.
Sunday 29 November 2015
A pair of Stonechats just SE of Gartloch Pool.
A pair of Stonechats just SE of Gartloch Pool.
Saturday 28 November 2015
A pair of Ring-necked Parakeets feeding on apples at Hillview Place, Clarkston.
A pair of Ring-necked Parakeets feeding on apples at Hillview Place, Clarkston.
Friday 27 November 2015
An adult Yellow-legged Gull at the Balgray Reservoir gull roost, also a female Scaup and 350 Lesser Black-backed Gulls.
An adult Yellow-legged Gull at the Balgray Reservoir gull roost, also a female Scaup and 350 Lesser Black-backed Gulls.
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