It was difficult to find many birds in Kelvingrove Park in today's heavy rain. However a Grey Heron was showing well on the duck pond where around 25 Mallard were courting in spite of the conditions.

Today turned out to be a brief, high pressure respite between days of low pressure and their associated wind and rain. As it happened, I was able to get a lift to RSPB Lochwinnoch, so set about searching for the five Scaup and single Jack Snipe that had been reported there. The Scaup were subsequently located among the Tufted Ducks and Goldeneye on Aird Meadow. However I could only find two Common Snipe on the scrape. A calling Water Rail was a bonus. 

Jays (at least two today) were still active and highly visible in Pollok Country Park today. As elsewhere, tit species are now noisier and easier to locate. 

With heavy rain in charge today, I only managed a short walk along the Clyde near Braehead Retail Park. Only a few gulls and Cormorants were braving the weather. 

A long walk from Woodfarm to Shawlands via Giffnock, Muirend and Newlands turned up some interesting finds including lots of colourful Acers, Snowy Waxcap and Collared Earthstar.

A walk through Pollok Country Park today produced nice records of Wolf's Milk slime mould and Black Bulgar fungus. A few Common Carder Bees, Western Honey Bees, White-tailed Bumblebees and a single Red Admiral were also present on the last few flowers.

Two walks through Queen's park at opposite ends of the day produced various birds (Robin, Wren, Song Thrush, Blue Tit and Great Tit) prompted to sing by the sunny weather and a single Ring-necked Parakeet seemingly going to roost in a Willow tree next to the small pond.