I attended a Bird Ringing demonstration at Linn Park LNR on 31 August 2019 which was delayed due to rain but eventually went ahead c1hour after the planned start. It was a really informative session and thanks to all those involved.
Linn Park LNR - 31/08/19
On the 1st we travelled down to Ayrshire, thanks to Stephen. It was a good trip with a UK/Scottish tick for all of us - Ruddy Shelduck. Three to be exact on Fail Loch/Flash. we only got distant views but they were stunning birds. The camera was zoomed to max in this record shot
Two of the 3 Ruddy Shelduck - 1/09/19
We then travelled to Maidens Harbour where we picked up a juvenile Curlew Sandpiper - no photos due to showery weather - and Stephen got his first Wheatears of the year!
Back to the Glasgow area and Hogganfield Park LNR on the 5th. No surprises but nice views of a range of birds including some youngsters
Juvenile Great Crested Grebe - 5/09/19
Gadwall plus juvenile Tufted Duck - 5/09/19
Sadly, the feeding/viewing platform is closed for repairs .....
… but I still got a reasonable shot of this Cormorant on the floating 'preening' platform
Finally, a mention for the RSPB Barons' Haugh Reserve and the range of waders it is attracting with Pectoral Sandpiper, present on Saturday/Sunday, being of particular note.
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