Apologies for the lack of updates.
Just a quick round-up of the last few weeks:
Most summer migrants have arrived - photos show Willow Warbler and Blackcap from Hogganfield Park LNR
Waterbirds are breeding and young hatched - photos show Mallard at Bingham's Pond and Coot and Moorhen at Hogganfield Loch.
Other birds included this Pied Wagtail, feeding two youngsters at Bingham's Pond, and there was also evidence of some success at the heronry at Hogganfield Loch
The main story however was the 'west end' drake Ring-necked Duck which has stayed in the area and has been associating with a pair of Tufted Ducks, although I'm not sure the drake 'Tuftie' appreciates his presence. They have been undertaking a 'tour' of the West End and have been sighted at Bingham's Pond, Dawsholm Park pond and even Kelvingrove Park pond. It will be interesting to see what will be the outcome!
At Bingham's Pond:
and at Dawsholm Park pond:
Meanwhile, hopefully the weather will improve over the next few weeks and we can see more evidence of successful breeding particularly from birds using nest boxes.
