On Tuesday I went birding with Stephen and we visited the Tay Reedbeds, Errol, Guardbridge, Letham Pools and the Fife Coast. At least 50 bird species were seen with the star bird being Corn Bunting ....
Letham Pools
Poor record shot - Corn Bunting
On Thursday we made a quick visit to Dawsholm Park LNR to check out the Friends of Glasgow's LNRs 'hazel hedge'. It seems to be doing fine and we also got super views of Great Spotted Woodpecker and a family of Song Thrushes.
Finally, yesterday, we travelled out to the RSPB Baron's Haugh Reserve with Mike and Judith and were pleased to see, eventually, 4 Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpiper and 1 Dunlin, which suggests wader passage is starting. We also managed to see a Kingfisher on the River Clyde, a Water Rail skulking in the flag iris and two 'ringed' Black-headed Gulls.
Green Sandpiper
Skulking Water Rail
'Ringed' Black-headed Gull
We also bumped into Jimmy Maxwell at the Haugh and had an enjoyable chat.
I feel so lucky that I can enjoy this wonderful hobby with like-minded folk and in such a wonderful country.
PS remember you can click on the photos to get a slide show and enhanced view.
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