Still Awaiting Migrants

The 20th of March is still very early in this part of the world for Spring migrants and indeed there were none in evidence at Hogganfield this morning.

As regards the winter visitors, only 2 Whooper Swan now remain but there are still double figure numbers of Goldeneye. Other notable ducks included 19 Teal.

The Great Crested Grebes continue to display and there were at least 3 birds present this morning. At least 3 Herons are well on with their nests in the trees on the island. 3 Oystercatcher were on the mud at the North end of the loch.

At the North end in the marsh, Reed Buntings have now returned and will presumably be nesting soon. A Roe Deer was also present in the marsh this morning:



Roe Deer





































At the small pond close to the swing park, a single drake Gadwall was present and appeared to be paired with a female Mallard:



Confused Gadwall