Bingham's Pond - Glasgow Doors Open Day

As part of Glasgow Doors Open day, I led a short guided walk around Bingham's Pond outlining the flora and fauna to be found following the naturalisation project that was completed in 2003.

Bingham's Pond 2003 - the 2 islands begin to take shape

 

Bingham's Pond 2012

Although there was an adverse weather forecast, I am pleased to say that 10 people turned up (15 had booked). Despite the rain, I hope they found the walk informative and perhaps they will become regular visitors to the Pond - I certainly hope so.

  
Once the walk was over, I undertook my monthly 'Webs count' of wetland birds - birds present were 2 Mute Swan; 20 Mallard; 12 Tufted Duck; 19 Moorhen; 5 Coot; 13 Black-headed Gull; 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull and the 4 domesticated/cayuga ducks.

Busy Few Days

On Thursday (6th) I presented an illustrated talk to the RSPB Glasgow Local Group on 'The Birds and other animals of Poole Harbour and Purbeck'. This gave me a chance to sing-the-praises of an area that is brilliant for wildlife and project a few(!) of the images I have taken in my many visits to the area..............

Little Egret, Brownsea Island

 

Sandwich Tern and chick, Brownsea Island

Yesterday (9th) I helped at the Friends of Glasgow's Local Nature Reserves event at Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve in Glasgow. Five Starling nest boxes and 3 bat boxes were erected whilst 20+ bags of rubbish were removed, albeit some litter was so 'ingrained' it couldn't be removed with just litter pickers! 

I led a guided walk and there were three pond dipping sessions. Thankfully the rain stayed away and hopefully everyone had a good time. For more information about the event see http://friendsofglasgowlnrs.wordpress.com

This Wednesday I am leading a bird watching outing to Balgray Reservoir between Barrhead and Newton Mearns. More info from www.rspb.org.uk/groups/glasgow

Balgray Reservoir

Finally, on Sunday 16th, I am leading a guided walk around Bingham's Pond in Glasgow as part of 'Glasgow's Doors Open Day'. I am pleased to say that this is fully booked but check for cancellations on www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com and click on booking.

Bingham's Pond

Glasgow Doors Open Day

I have been asked to lead a guided walk around Bingham's Pond on Sunday 16 September 2012 as part of the Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival. The meeting point is at the steps from the entrance point at Great Western Road - the time 11.30am.

Whilst the walk is free, you have to book as numbers are restricted - to book a place go to  www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com and click on booking.

To whet your appetite, a few photos taken today at the Pond...........................

The view from the steps at Great Western Road

Adult and juvenile Coot

One of the numerous young Moorhen present at the Pond