Hogganfield Loch this morning was windswept and not particularly interesting. I had hoped to find some wind-blown strays, escaping from Storm Beolo, but (thankfully for them) there was nothing to report. Nevertheless, two Whooper Swans, two Gadwall and six Great Crested Grebes tucked in close to shore were of interest. Back at Queen's Park, two Mute Swans were driven off the pond by the dominant male and one was caught in a Hawthorn tree for a few seconds. 

With Storm Boelo ramping up across Scotland, I was not surprised to find some new arrivals on Queen's Park Boating Pond this afternoon, namely five Goosander. The stormy weather may also have been responsible for the increase in the Mute Swan population to thirteen.  

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.