The overnight snow in west central Scotland (and indeed across the country) made for a bit of a rude awakening this morning. However it was all gone by lunchtime, replaced by cold, clear conditions. An afternoon walk to and through Pollock Park didn't turn up any unusual birds (no Chiffchaffs, hirundines etc), but there were plenty of Common Toads (including at least one pair) in the top pond. Bird highlights consisted of singing Goldfinches, a noisy Grey Heron and a calling Great spotted Woodpecker (in the stand of conifers between the Glade and Pollock). Plant highlights included Cuckoo Flower at various points along the river and a patch of Butterbur just over the Moulin bridge.