Monday 31 May 2010

31 May 10 Loch Ardinning

A fine warm day with light to moderate winds. Now that we are approaching June, heat haze is a significant factor.

Redpoll were frequently heard in and around the birch woods surrounding the loch. The loch itself held a single Tufted Duck. Willow Warblers were frequentlly heard & seen and several Tree Pipit were present.

The site is often good for Whinchat and today at least 4 were seen. Unfortunately, the haze severely inhibited photography:


















A Cuckoo called frequently and on one occasion came close enough for a record shot. In this one, it is being mobbed by a small passerine, probably a Meadow Pipit:

Other birds of interest included 2 Buzzards and both Curlew & Lapwing. 2 or 3 Siskin were heard and Meadow Pipits were commonly seen, often carrying food:

 

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