More Summer Migrants Seen

Since my last post I've seen quite a few summer migrants but not all in the Glasgow or Clyde area; in fact most were seen in Ibiza!

However, the first to be seen was down at the RSPB Lochwinnoch Reserve (Aird Meadow) where I managed to photograph the drake Garganey which was still present yesterday ..

Garganey - Aird Meadow - 22/4/19

Shortly after seeing the Garganey, we were off to Ibiza for a wonderful 5 days of folk music. However, we managed to fit in some birdwatching and saw 38 species within walking distance of our hotel complex. These included 'rarities' such as Audouin's Gull, Blue Rock Thrush, Woodchat Shrike and Stone Curlew. However, we also got sightings of some of the summer visitors that are familiar to us from in and around Loch Lomond…….

Pied Flycatcher - Ibiza - 26/4/19

Wood Warbler - Ibiza - 27/4/19

Whinchat - Ibiza - 30/4/19

Talking of Loch Lomond, we travelled there yesterday and got a nice range of species despite the occasional rain and cold! This Black-throated Diver was a nice surprise 

Black-throated Diver - 6/5/19

Despite the weather, we managed at least 42 species including Scottish year ticks such Cuckoo, Whinchat, Redstart, Wood Warbler, Tree Pipit, House Martin and Green Woodpecker.

All we need now is a spell of weather similar to what we encountered in Ibiza and we'll all be happy!