Crossbills & More Waxwings

There was quite a sharp frost this morning making the path round the Heritage Loch treacherous. Best today was 2 male Crossbill high over the boatshed. The alders at the West end also held 3 Lesser Redpoll.

The crisp morning produced ideal light for the camera:

Boating Shed & Cafe

Black Headed Gull & Reflection

Lapwing & Tufted Duck numbers had risen to 29 and 61 respectively. There were at least 3 Snipe in the marsh and 5 or 6 Fieldfare were on tops of the trees in the island.

In the afternoon there was at least 100 Waxwing at Queen's Cross on the way up to the Thistle game. A good precursor for a hard fought 2-0 win !

Juvenile Lesser Black Backed Gull on the Heritage Loch