Tuesday 8th June 2004
Very mild today, but overcast and humid by the evening. Most birds seem to head for cover when it gets like this. Only the Swallows seem to benefit, no doubt chasing insects tempted into the air by the calm conditions.
Spotted the Roe Deer again this morning, more or less exactly where he has been since Friday. Not much else about in the morning.
In the evening, very high tide off Greenock. Virtually no foreshore left exposed. Intense blue flowers appearing in the verges. My guess would be Tufted Vetch. Large clump of Yellow Flag Iris opposite the gates to Finlaystone estate. More Foxgloves appearing , especially along the railway at Port Glasgow. Next plant to flower looks likely to be Rosebay Willow Herb. Verges are full of them.
First gull chicks out on the factory roofs in Greenock. Most Herring Gulls appear to be sitting tight (on eggs or young chicks) but at least one pair of Lesser Black backs had two large chicks out and about.