Sorry, yes, still going but I’ll try to end it here. We can finally get to the crux of it today, why all the semi-secrecy? I was heading for the second gate, along the almost flat part of the track where there is a field on the right, today with sheep grazing in it and … More I went for a walk today Pt. 3
So to continue with my walk, I was really happy with the short session at the bushes with the Dunnock and young Chiffchaff, I could have stood there for ages, the Coal Tits were all over those bushes but moving away so, I headed on up the trail. OK, one last Chiffchaff shot. It really … More I went for a walk today Pt. 2
The sun shone today! No, really, it was there when I woke up and it’s still out there now, in fact, I think all clouds have been banished for the day at least. About bliddy time I say! SO Summer is on a Friday this year SO, I got up, got dressed (shower later) and … More I went for a walk today
I was back at Backwater reservoir on the 6th of March but didn’t see any Crossbills, there are times I walk up here and see almost nothing, time of day, weather conditions, so many things have an effect on what we see. March 7th 2023 So on March 7th I was up for my morning … More Of Walks and Crossbills
February 25th 2023 and off to Backwater Reservoir again. We’d been SO lucky last time to see a beautiful female Crossbill right next to us in a small pine tree, surely I’d find her or more again? Once again it was freezing, it is February after all and in Central Scotland but, yet again, a beautiful … More Of Walks and Crossbills
I realised that I am rattling on about these beautiful birds when I’m walking at Backwater reservoir and a huge number of people have never heard of, never mind seen one so, I decided to add some links to more information than I am able to share. BTO – The Scottish Crossbill BTO – The … More Find out more about Crossbills (External Links)
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