2020 Vision

Hopefully, politicians throughout the world will listen to climate experts and do the right thing for their people and the planet.

Meanwhile, back in Greater Glasgow the weather has been mild albeit a touch dismal and wet. This has limited photo opportunities but we have still managed some birding with our friends.

After Christmas, I visited  the nearest LNR to our house - Dawsholm Park LNR in Glasgow - and it was a nice day! I managed good views of Ring-necked Parakeets and Nuthatch

… but the visit was spoiled by some horrendous litter and bags of dog poo - I won't post the photos!

On the 31st, we visited Balloch Country Park - great views of Mandarin Ducks - and the Clyde foreshore at Dumbarton Castle, with Judith and Mike. The difference in the weather over a few miles was incredible ....

River Leven at Balloch

Dumbarton Castle on the River Clyde

In the new year, we have managed to visit various locations (thanks to Stephen and Peter) which should help with a forthcoming RSPB Glasgow Group sponsored Bird Race! These have included: Fairlie Sands (Little Egret and Greenshank), Cardwell Bay (Little Gull and Mediterranean Gull), Mugdock Loch (Ring-necked Duck), Drymen (Crossbills) and 3 Black Grouse at a confidential location. 

Finally, yesterday I travelled by bus to the east end of Glasgow and caught up with a Waxwing flock of at least 200 birds. This photo, taken on my phone, doesn't do the spectacle justice ..