Glasgow Birding

I concentrated on birding in Glasgow over the past week visiting Bingham's Pond (18 species), Dawsholm Park LNR (27 species) and Hogganfield Park LNR (41 species).

I checked out the nest boxes erected by the Friends of Glasgow's LNRs and found that only a few boxes were being visited. This also happened last year, but by May virtually all the boxes were occupied, fingers crossed for the same result this year!

I had hoped to find Nuthatch at Dawsholm Park - they have been seen at the Botanic Gardens - but sadly it was not to be. I can't help thinking it's just a matter of time before they move in but, on the plus side, it was good to see a few summer migrants - Blackcap, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff.

The visit to Hogganfield Park was excellent with a few birds, including Grey Heron, on nests. The viewing/feeding platform has been re-opened and even the inside of the Golf Club House has had a minor makeover.

A few images from the week .............

Coot on nest - Hogganfield Park LNR -  22 April 2017

 

Mute Swan on nest - Hogganfield Park LNR -  22 April 2017

 

Mistle Thrush - Dawsholm Park LNR - 24 April 2017

A reminder that Scott Ferguson (Seven Lochs Project Co-ordinator) will be speaking at the Friends of Glasgow's LNRs AGM tonight. Venue: Hopkirk Building, Botanic Gardens; doors open 7.15pm. Its FREE, including tea and cake, and you don't need to be a member to attend. The Hopkirk Building is well sign-posted once inside the Botanic Gardens - just follow the 'brown signs' - see photos

 

Finally, some recent bird sightings from Greater Glasgow, courtesy of the SOC Clyde Grapevine:

Sunday 23 April 2017
14 White Wagtails at Waulkmill Glen Reservoir; nearby, 200 Sand Martins at Balgray Reservoir.
12 White Wagtails and 150 Sand Martins at Drymen Bridge.
Two singing Sedge Warblers at the west end of Bishop Loch and four reeling Grasshopper Warblers and two White Wagtails between there and Gartloch Pool.
A Nuthatch at Greenbank Garden, Clarkston; nearby, a Tree Sparrow at Low Flenders Road.
Three Ring-necked Parakeets at Victoria Park, Glasgow.

Saturday 22 April 2017
Three singing Tree Pipits at Mugdock Country Park, also a Woodcock and 12 Crossbills, later a flock of 20 Crossbills over Mugdock village.
12 Crossbills in Pollok Country Park.

Friday 21 April 2017
A singing Whitethroat at Hurlet Hill, Glasgow.
Single singing Nuthatch at Rosshall Park, Glasgow.