I had intended to stop at Lochmaben but it was so foggy that I drove on to Caerlaverock. Here it looked more promising as you could see the sun above the mist & surely it would only be a matter of time before the mist cleared. Unfortunately, that was wishful thinking & it remained foggy all day. Nonetheless, it didn't really spoil the day & I made full use of the camera and just tried to make the best of the 'diffuse' light.
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| Reed Bunting - several feeding on seed along the avenue |
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| This Wren was so busy feeding it allowed a really close approach |
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| Chaffinch |
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| This Gadwall was close in to the windows on the Whooper Pond. The only downside is that you are shooting through glass ! |
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| Great Tit |
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| Greenfinch |
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| Stock Dove - Fairly distant from the Newfield Hide - one of at least 3 birds present |
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| Mute Swan |
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| Doing this kind of bill quivering thing with its neck extended - pity about the poor light |
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| Pintail |
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| Allowing a close approach on the Whooper Pond |
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| Water Rail |
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| 1 of up to 4 feeding on the flooded area around the feeders on the Peter Scott trail. The light is a problem with the overhanging trees |
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| Whooper Swan |
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| Flying onto the Folly Pond to roost |
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| Wigeon |
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| Yellowhammer - Several feeding in the hedges & o the ground along the avenue. Quite flighty though! |
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| Wigeon |
I also added the drake Green Winged Teal on to the year list. In its usual place on the Folly Pond.
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