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The Stone Curlew is still just east of Inchinnan at NS 488 683. Driving from Renfrew to Inchinnan, head over the Black Cart Water and it's the first big carpark on the right. Viewing is either from the car park or across the road at the field entrance.
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There has been a bird watcher playing calls (tape luring) outside Pied Flycatcher nest boxes at Inversnaid in order to take photos.
This is unacceptable and can disrupt the birds from feeding and finding partners. Please don't do this, especially during the breeding season.
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The adult Ring-billed Gull continues to show well from the sailing club at Strathclyde Loch.
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Wow!
Today the Clyde Ringing Group have had a 5 hour ringing session at one of their popular Jack Snipe sites, SWT Cathkin Braes.
A total of 61 Jack Snipe were recorded with a catch of 28 including 2 previously ringed birds from winter 18/19 (both caught nearby).
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What to look for in February- Donald Wilson
A guide to winter birding in Clyde from common species to local scarcities and potential rarities and where to look for them, check out the link below:
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Glasgow Peregrine Project: A project led by The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club, University of Glasgow and the RSPB.
We are exited to announce our Peregrine pair now have 4 eggs! To keep up to date with the pair, check out the videos in the link below.
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Last night our local recorder of 40 years, Iain Gibson sadly passed away. Iain Gibson had an outstanding knowledge of natural history of the Clyde area. A mentor to many, Iain was always happy to share his knowledge with others and will be greatly missed.
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One of the released Isle of Wight White-tailed Eagles has been seen near Lochwinnoch. First perched above the marsh south of the Barr Loch and then flying around over Barr Loch. Mobbed by Buzzards at times.
Two Hen Harriers in the area too.
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Do not attempt to get close to the Grey Phalarope at Longhaugh Point pools. Although some Grey Phalaropes are fearless, gathering around the bird could still disturb it. The area also holds large numbers of roosting wildfowl and waders which are more sensitive to disturbance.
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An advantage of being an SOC member in the Clyde area is the local nightly grapevine.
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21/04/23
A Night Heron on the opposite bank of the Clyde downstream from old Phoenix hide at RSPB Baron's Haugh, showing all day with reports late into the evening.
This will be the 5th record for the Clyde area. 1/3
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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Ross's Goose info-
The Ross's Goose with Pink-feet again at Millichen, before flying off in the direction of Balmore, later, with 1,000 Pink-feet in the Baldernock area at Dowan Farm (NS576749). To locate where to look, use the viewpoint at Blochairn (NS585758).1/2
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Most of our summer migrants have arrived in decent numbers and we had our first Swifts today. Spotted Flycatcher are possibly the last of our regular migrant breeding birds to return this year.
We are now approaching a good time to look for passage Dotterel on the hills.
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Thank you to everyone who uses this page and contributes their records and pictures, it really does keep the page worth continuing as a valuable part of the local birding community.
All the best for 2022!
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A typically early spring migrant, two Sand Martins over Strathclyde Loch were our first of the year.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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Merry Christmas to all of our local members and those who follow us and tag us in their local sightings, it really is appreciated.
Here's a look at tonight's grapevine featuring the Snow Goose at Drymen.
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A drake Ring-necked Duck has been seen at Bingham's Pond this afternoon. A great record for the City of Glasgow.
It's very likely this has been the drake frequenting nearby Kilmardinny Loch and Mugdock Loch recently.
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Exciting news! A public viewpoint has been set up overlooking a Peregrine nest with two boisterous chicks at Glasgow University. Viewing days are tomorrow 27th of May and the 3rd of June. Details in the link below:
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11/12/22
A Bittern reported from Dubbs Water, by the Barr Loch trail, RSPB Lochwinnoch.
3 Barnacle Geese at Garthland Lodge in the morning and later with mixed goose flock at south end of Barr Loch.
A drake Green-winged Teal at RSPB Baron's Haugh, also a Little Egret. 1/2
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Happy Christmas to all from everyone at SOC Clyde Branch.
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A Waxwing briefly in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, just inside the park, off the Great Western Road feeding before being flushed by a squirrel and heading south over the road.
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Adult Night Heron at RSPB Barons Haugh on opposite bank downstream from the old phoenix hide!
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GOLDEN ORIOLE, RSPB Baron’s Haugh, in trees across the river, adjacent the Phoenix Hide. Details below ⬇️
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The Glasgow Peregrine Project has some exciting news, two of the four eggs have now hatched!
Check out the link below to recent footage from cameras installed at the nest site.
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17/01/23
White-tailed Eagle over RSPB Loch Lomond.
RSPB Lochwinnoch's Bittern seen in flight again at Barr Loch, also the drake Smew continues on Aird Meadow.
110 Greenland White-fronted Geese in Meikle Finnery area, also a ringtail Hen Harrier. 1/2
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A small influx of Sand Martins noted this morning with sighting from several locations including c20 over Castle Semple Loch, Lochwinnoch.
Green Sandpiper on the River Clyde at Carbarns.
A singing Chiffchaff at Hogganfield Loch.
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178 waxwings in Glasgow, feeding on rowan berries at the junction of Garscube Road (A81) and St Georges/Possil Road. The flock is very flighty.
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Confirmed! The drake scaup species at Woodend Loch, associating with the two 2cy, female type Lesser Scaup has been confirmed as a drake Lesser Scaup.
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A Myrtle Warbler has turned up at in nearby Ayrshire. A large number of Clyde birders have been to visit this special little bird. As a thank you to the kind hospitality from the homeowner, please consider donating to his chosen charity.
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The Clyde Big Birding Day is well underway with some local highlights seen this morning including Black Grouse, Red Kite, Hen Harrier and local scarcity, Green Woodpecker.
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Only three previous records of Black-winged Stilt in Clyde. Two from the 19th century and one in 1958 at Erskine. Today's RSPB Lochwinnoch Stilt is fourth record for Clyde.
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For reasons mentioned below, you will not see Short-eared or Long-eared Owl reports on this page, unless there are exceptional circumstances that allow the birds to be viewed without the risk of disturbance.
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By the River Clyde between Lilybank and Auchenshuggle the first Clyde area Willow Warbler of the spring.
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A Pectoral Sandpiper continues at Frankfield Loch where two Golden Plover have also been present today, an unusual record at this site.
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A probable juvenile Pallid Harrier hunting at Merryton at dusk could be the same ringtail harrier noted over Orbiston Street, Motherwell two hours earlier, flying towards Dalzell Estate. It may be worth an early visit to Cabarns to see the bird leave it's roost at Merryton.
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A smart looking 2nd winter Mediterranean Gull by the car park at Hogganfield Loch this morning.
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Drake Ring-necked Duck still at RSPB Baron's Haugh, showing from the Marsh Hide.
A Little Ringed Plover back on territory on the scrape at RSPB Lochwinnoch. This is the only LRP breeding location we share news from as the birds are viewable from the visitor centre.
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Some information about yesterday's local rarities-
The Ardmore Woodchat Shrike was the third record for Dunbartonshire and Clyde.
The Red-necked Phalarope at South Medwin Pool was a first for Lanarkshire and fifth for Clyde.
See previous tweets for directions.
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The adult Snow goose still with Greylag and Pink-footed Geese, just next to the road in fields north of mountain rescue centre, Drymen.
Drake Smew, Castle Semple Loch.
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It's October, now is good to see our wintering birds arriving as autumn migrants continue to pass through.
Redwing can be heard migrating overnight, waterbodies are full of ducks, the fields are full of geese and roving tit flocks are worth checking for Yellow-browed Warblers.
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Just a reminder for birders that the welfare of the birds and wildlife we enjoy watching must be a priority.
Please enjoy the hobby in a way that minimises disturbance. This will allow the birds to feed and rest as much as they need to and allows other birders to enjoy them too.
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It finally happened, the Rose-coloured Starling invasion reached the Clyde area.
An individual was photographed at feeders today in Hamilton. In a private garden unfortunately with no viewing opportunities.
They're out there! Keep checking those Starling flocks.
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Thank you to everyone who has shared their sightings with this twitter account, this year.
Best of wishes to everyone in 2022!
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6 Ring-necked Parakeet actively flying around the sw corner of RSPB Baron's Haugh and the River Clyde before heading towards Strathclyde Loch where they were seen this morning.
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A great shot of the recent Ring-necked Duck in the area. Likely still present and undetected on one of it's many favoured lochs around Glasgow.
Nice to see this ring-necked duck at Bingham's Pond (Glasgow) last week
@Clydebirding
@RSPBGlasgow
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9 Waxwings flycatching from treetops around pond in Kelvingrove Park at 15:15pm
4 Waxwings at Bridgewater centre, Erskine.
A Great White Egret at RSPB Baron's Haugh.
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One of our Osprey chicks from last summer has made an incredible journey across the Atlantic Ocean! Check out the link below to find out more information on this incredible sighting.
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23/03/24
Still at least ten Waxwings in trees at Bridgewater Centre, Erskine.
An adult Little Gull still at Dalmuir sewage outfall.
The Red-necked Grebe still on Hogganfield Loch.
A Green Sandpiper on RSPB Baron's Haugh, also three Shelducks. 1/2
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C40 Waxwings at The Cherry Tree car park, Netherton, Wishaw.
93 Waxwings at Govanhill Park.
The Great White Egret still, Strathclyde Loch from Foreshore carpark.
A Great White Egret and Little Egret at Net Bay, RSPB Loch Lomond.
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What to look for in March- Donald Wilson
A guide to early spring birding in Clyde, some of these species have already started to appear. Check out the link below:
Also keep an eye out for early Garganey arriving, we've just a report from nearby Arran!
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Approximately 50 Whimbrel at the south end of the Barr Loch.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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Isle of Bute, an Osprey back on territory, three Great Northern Divers in Scalpsie Bay, another two off Scarrell shore. Three Crossbills in Rhubodach Forest.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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An unconfirmed report of a Bluethroat at Possil Marsh. No further details yet.
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The Golden Oriole continues to show well this evening after a quiet spell this afternoon.
Last sighting 17.30pm.
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The Red-necked Grebe still at Hogganfield Loch, viewable from the car park, just off the island.
The Slavonian Grebe continues at Broken Cross quarry pond, also a drake Shoveler.
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The Drymen Snow Goose still in roadside fields with Greylag Geese by the Old Gartmore Road this afternoon.
The adult Ring-billed Gull at Strathclyde Loch by the watersports centre.
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A Hawfinch visiting a Mugdock village garden, just over a year since the previous sighting there.
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150+ Waxwings at Maxwell Square before flying towards Nithsdale Street, Glasgow.
3 Waxwings at 1025 Maryhill Road, Glasgow.
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23/10/23
A Great White Egret at RSPB Baron's Haugh, present for only an hour.
A brief Little Egret at Hogganfield Loch (first record for Hogganfield).
A Long-tailed Duck still on Castle Semple Loch.
The Lesser Whitethroat still in an Anniesland garden.
(SOC Clyde)
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A single Spotted Flycatcher at the leaning rails, RSPB Lochwinnoch this morning was our first of the season.
A female Long-tailed Duck on Castle Semple Loch.
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04/03/24
The female Lesser Scaup still, Barr Loch, RSPB Lochwinnoch.
The 3rd winter Iceland Gull still at Strathclyde Loch.
A Great Northern Diver off Ardmore Point.
A Chiffchaff in song at Bishopbriggs Park.
An early Osprey at Brodick Bay on 29/02/24.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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10/09/23
An early Jack Snipe, up to seven Green Sandpipers and a Ruff at RSPB Baron's Haugh.
A Red Kite west, over Carbeth Loch.
An exceptional 103 Tree Sparrows leaving their roost at the Cart/Clyde confluence.
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(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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20/12/22
A White-tailed Eagle flying east across Net Bay early morning.
A Waxwing for it's second day in a Houston garden.
Two Woodcocks at Barr Loch, RSPB Lochwinnoch.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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Green woodpecker flying south-east away from east side of Hogganfield Loch at 9am was a good sighting for the area.
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19/12/23
A drake Smew still on Broadwood Loch, Cumbernauld, also 20 Waxwing north over.
The drake Ring-necked Duck still at Bingham's Pond, Glasgow.
An immature Goshawk at RSPB Baron's Haugh before flying towards Cabarns on 17/12/23.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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Late news for 1-2 May-
A Corncrake near Cranslagmory, Isle of Bute.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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28/04/24
An Osprey again at Hogganfield Loch.
30 Whimbrel at the Barr Loch and two Little Ringed Plovers on the scrape at RSPB Lochwinnoch.
Three Swifts over Castle Semple Loch.
Two Whimbrel at St Ninian's Bay, Bute and five Twite at Ettrick Bay, Bute.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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Six Ruff, one Black-tailed Godwit, five Green Sandpipers and a Common Sandpiper at RSPB Baron's Haugh this morning.
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03/04/24
A Great White Egret again at Strathclyde Loch in the morning; later a Little Egret and c350 Sand Martins.
Now two Little Ringed Plovers at Balmore Pool (a non-breeding site), also still a Green Sandpiper.
15 Waxwings in Kelvingrove Park late morning.
(SOC Clyde)
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5 Red Kites passing through from Netherton, over to Cabarns and last seen heading towards Merryton and Chatelherault at 13.10.
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3rd-winter Iceland gull still off Car Park 4 at Strathclyde Country Park.
The Great White Egret still at Lily Loch, Caldercruix.
A Little Egret at the South Medwin Pool.
5 Pintail and 4 Little Egret at Ardmore North Bay.
A Green Sandpiper at Balmore Pool before flying off.
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A Great White Egret at RSPB Baron's Haugh this morning.
The Long-tailed Duck on Castle Semple Loch and a Barnacle Goose with Greylags in a field at Barr Loch, RSPB Lochwinnoch.
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Drake Ring-necked Duck still at RSPB Baron's Haugh, also a Green Sandpiper on the River Clyde.
16 Waxwings at Bracken Bar and Restaurant, Erskine.
An Osprey, 2 Black-tailed Godwits and a White Wagtail at Longhaugh Point.
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02/08/23
Seven Little Egrets at Ardmore North Bay, a Whimbrel on south side and 84 Common Terns towards Craigendoran, also 85 Great Crested Grebes.
Yesterday, still a Greenshank at RSPB Baron's Haugh, also ten Green Sandpipers and 12 Common Sandpipers.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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20/03/24
The female Lesser Scaup continues on Barr Loch, RSPB Lochwinnoch; nearby, the female Long-tailed Duck still on Aird Meadow.
40 Red-throated Divers off Ardmore.
Now up to eleven Waxwings still in trees at Bridgewater Centre, Erskine. 1/2
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16/10/23
A Lesser Whitethroat in an Anniesland garden.
The adult White-tailed Eagle back at The Meetiings, Carstairs.
A ringtail Hen Harrier hunting over Aber Bogs, RSPB Loch Lomond.
Two Green Sandpipers still between Carbarns and Merryton. 1/2
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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A female Long-tailed Duck, four Little Egrets, four Slavonian Grebes and 27 Bar-tailed Godwits at Ardmore. A Little Egret at Cardross.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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70-80 Waxwings feeding on the white berries at Netherton Court Care Home, Netherton Road, Wishaw. View from pavement by The Cherry Tree pub.
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15/12/22
The harsh conditions are forcing usually elusive species into view.
A Bittern again at Barr Loch, RSPB Lochwinnoch.
Seven Woodcock in Campsie Glen.
A Jack Snipe and a Woodcock at RSPB Baron's Haugh.
A Woodcock over the road at Drymen. 1/2
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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07/03/24
Female Lesser Scaup, Barr Loch, RSPB Lochwinnoch.
Drake American Wigeon, Newshot Island.
Drake Smew, Broadwood Loch.
Female Long-tailed Duck, Castle Semple Loch.
4 Green Sandpipers and a Black-tailed Godwit at RSPB Baron's Haugh. 1/2
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Marsh Harrier at RSPB Lochwinnoch this morning.
Singles of Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit, Dunlin and two Green Sandpiper at RSPB Baron’s Haugh.
30 Golden Plover and 9 Dunlin at Hillend Reservoir.
The probable Yellow-legged Gull again at Balmore Pool this morning.
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15/01/23
Drake Smew, Broadwood Loch.
Drake American Wigeon, Newshot Island.
3rd winter Iceland Gull at Strathclyde Loch in the afternoon.
30 Waxwing next to Kinning Park subway station (Plantation Park).
4 Little Egrets on the River Clyde below Langholm Farm, Lamington. 1/2
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Sunday 12 May
Nine Red-throated Divers off Newark Castle, Port Glasgow and a Little Egret upstream at Langbank.
An Osprey continuing to fish on River Clyde in the RSPB Baron's Haugh/Merryton area.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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A Great Northern Diver on the estuary between Port Glasgow and Ardmore; further east, five Red-throated Divers off Newark Castle, two Greenshanks at Kelburn Park and two at Finlaystone Point.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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September is a great time for birding in the Clyde area, now is a good time to look out for inland Black Terns, migrant raptors and waders.
Newly arrived Pectoral Sandpipers have been reported this morning with singles at Balgray Reservoir and Frankfield Loch.
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Zul Bhatia (who lives in Lochwinnoch and managed the RSPB Reserve for 20 years) will lead tomorrow's outing at
@RSPBLochwinnoch
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Great White Egret still showing at the Barr Loch, RSPB Lochwinnoch at 13.15 at least, also 13 Shoveler and a juvenile Osprey fishing.
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From the Isle of Bute, two Slavonian Grebes off Stravanan Bay, also a good day for raptors with Golden Eagle, White-tailed Eagle and Peregrine recorded, also Short-eared Owl.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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17/11/23
An Olive-backed Pipit reported east over Strathaven, a brilliant local record if accepted.
The female Lesser Scaup still on Barr Loch, RSPB Lochwinnoch.
No sign of yesterday's Red-necked Grebe off Ardmore, but a Great Northern Diver now present. 1/3
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c120 Waxwings in Motherwell between Adder's Gill Road and Valley View at 9.50am.
50 Waxwings over Easter Braes, flying towards Dalzell Estate, near Baron's Haugh.
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18/10/23
A Marsh Harrier over Wards Pond, RSPB Loch Lomond.
22 Greenland White-fronted Geese at Hillhead Farm, Croftamie.
A Lesser Whitethroat for its third day in an Anniesland garden.
86 Whooper Swans with 800 Pink-footed Geese in the flooded fields at Allander Toll. 1/2
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A Little Egret in Ettrick Bay, Isle of Bute.
A Woodcock flushed from a tiny patch of vegetation at the Glasgow Caledonian University campus in the city centre.
A ring-tail Hen Harrier giving prolonged views at Cathkin Marsh.
(SOC Clyde Grapevine)
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3 Common/Arctic Terns at Hogganfield Loch this morning.
A Cuckoo at Conic Hill.
Our first Tree Pipit and Redstart of the year at RSPB Loch Lomond.
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